‘Untested’: Utah’s higher education commissioner questions anti-DEI bill approach

Two rallies against the controversial measure were held Monday, but HB261 was passed out of a Senate committee.

(Utah Legislature video) Geoff Landward, the interim commissioner for higher education in Utah, testifies during a Senate Education Committee hearing for HB261 at the Capitol, Monday,. Jan. 22, 2024. At right is the bill's sponsor, Rep. Katy Hall, R-South Ogden.

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‘Untested’: Utah’s higher education commissioner questions anti-DEI bill approach

Two rallies against the controversial measure were held Monday, but HB261 was passed out of a Senate committee.

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