Rep. KIRBY proposes the following amendment (LC-3927.AHB0011H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 1-1-1910(G) and inserting:

 (G) Any state agency or quasi-state agency, including institutions of higher education, school districts, charter schools, and all political subdivisions of this State shall,may offer for voluntary participation, but may not require, an individual to participate in a program that encourages preferential or differential treatment on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 1-1-1910(H)(4) and inserting:

  (4) A public institution of higher learning shallmay offer for voluntary participation, but may not require, a faculty member or employee of the institution to complete or participate in mandatory training or other educational program regarding diversity, equity, inclusion. A public institution of higher learning shall not take an adverse employment action against a faculty member or employee of the institution for the faculty member's or employee's failure or refusal to participate in such training or program.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.