Kansas Funds Universities to Define DEI and CRT | Topeka News

Kansas is throwing down the gauntlet with $12 million in state funding—tied to new DEI and CRT rules—for its six public universities, forcing them to define what counts as DEI or CRT content by July 31. The goal? To clearly label courses that touch on race or civil rights history without automatically branding them as preferential treatment. Lawmakers are pushing back on DEI initiatives, while still requiring schools to comply with federal anti-discrimination laws. By 2028, universities must certify students aren’t forced into DEI-CRT courses to graduate—unless it’s in a dedicated racial or ethnic studies program. This funding move is a bold attempt to reshape how these topics are taught across the state’s higher education system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c8f96ad45682acd