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Idaho State Board of Education bans diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) programming at public colleges. Resolution prohibits student resource centers, DEI-based policies, pronoun sharing, and identity consideration in education/hiring. DEI ideology defined as prioritizing identity over merit. Colleges must comply by June end. Critics fear impact on underrepresented students. Resolution language adjusted after pushback. Colleges given time to restructure. Boise State, Idaho State, University of Idaho closing various centers, restructuring offices. 12 states have enacted anti-DEI laws since 2023. Board allows support for certain groups like veterans, first-generation students, American Indian tribes. Resolution doesn’t affect community colleges. Idaho Republicans hold governor’s office, veto-proof supermajor