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Queen Creek lawmaker pushes to ban diversity programs from state, cities

Measure also could bar government from doing business with companies that have such programs

PHOENIX — Two years after banning the use of public funds for so-called “critical race theory,” a Queen Creek Republican lawmaker is now going after programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

Senate Bill 1694 would make the use of public funds for such programs illegal. That covers not just state and local governments but also universities and community colleges.

Also forbidden under the proposal by Sen. Jake Hoffman would be requiring workers for any of these entities to participate.

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