Rep. JONES proposes the following amendment (LC-3927.DG0003H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, Section 1-1-1910, by adding a subsection to read:

 (N)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no public institution of higher education in South Carolina shall be restricted from engaging in academic discussions, research, or initiatives that include the study, discussion, or promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of its core mission as a marketplace of ideas. Furthermore, no state agency, public university, or school district shall be prohibited from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion-related perspectives in hiring, curriculum development, or student support services, in accordance with First Amendment protections of the United States Constitution against government-compelled speech and viewpoint discrimination.
  (2) If any provision of this section is determined to violate the United States Constitution, including the First Amendment's protections of free speech and academic freedom, that provision shall be deemed null and void.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.