Sec. 1. Nothing in this article may be construed to do the following:

(1) Preclude efforts to gauge an applicant’s commitment, plans, or past performance in fostering intellectual diversity.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 21-39.5-6-1

  • Germane: On the subject of the pending bill or other business; a strict standard of relevance.
(2) Prohibit an institution from:

(A) requiring a student, faculty member, contractor, or any other employee of the institution to comply with federal or state antidiscrimination laws; or

(B) taking action against a student, faculty member, contractor, or any other employee of the institution for a violation of federal or state antidiscrimination laws.

(3) Limit or restrict the academic freedom of faculty members or prevent faculty members from teaching, researching, or writing publications about diversity, equity, and inclusion or other topics.

(4) Prohibit an institution from considering the subject matter competency of any candidate for employment, reappointment, tenure, or promotion when the subject matter is germane to the candidate’s or faculty member’s field of scholarship.

(5) Prohibit an institution from considering the candidate’s or faculty member’s past or potential for future contributions to fostering a culture of intellectual diversity at the institution.

(6) Prohibit an institution from complying with federal requirements to be eligible for federal grants.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.