A bill to stop diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, initiatives at Kentucky's public colleges and universities is headed to the governor's desk.The state Senate approved House Bill 4 Wednesday after a lengthy discussion. The measure would prevent public universities from spending money on DEI training or programs.The bill's sponsor argues that these efforts are unconstitutional and wasteful. However, Democratic House Floor Leader Gerald Neal of Louisville called it "an embarrassment to this Commonwealth and an affront to the values of fairness, opportunity, and free inquiry that define higher education."There were 18 amendments made on the Senate floor before it passed 32-6. Amendments 5, 6, and 8 were defeated. The other 15 amendments were 맥스카지노�withdrawn.맥스카지노�It then went back to the House, and on Thursday morning, it passed.It now heads to the desk of Gov. Andy Beshear.Beshear spoke against anti-DEI legislation on Thursday, but did not say what action he would take on the bill, only that he would review it.If he rejects the bill, the legislature still has power to veto it.