State Republicans Introduce Bill Would Prohibit Race-Based College Admissions

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 -- 8:15 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, a bill from Republican state lawmakers would prohibit race-based college admissions.

The bill from Representative Nik Rettinger of Mukwonago and Senator Eric Wimberger of Green Bay would require existing grant programs provide financial support to disadvantaged students instead of minority students, and eliminate requirements in state law that aim to boost minority representation.

This comes amid calls by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos for the Universities of Wisconsin to eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion positions. The Republican lawmakers cited the Supreme Court ruling which found colleges and universities cannot consider race as a factor in admissions.

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