Republican House Member Likens Diversity Statements To Loyalty Oaths

(MISSOURINET) – A Missouri House Republican has presented a bill to a committee that looks to prevent requiring employees sign diversity statements. Representative Doug Richey of Excelsior Springs proposes to prevent the endorsement of what he calls ‘discriminatory ideology’…

State Representative Maggie Nurrenbern, a Democrat from Kansas City, says the bill is discriminatory. A vote has not taken place on the bill. Under the legislation, discipline could include being put on unpaid leave for an entire academic year, in addition to not being eligible for employment by another Missouri institution.