Iowa lawmakers passed several bills further restricting DEI initiatives in higher education. The legislation revokes Iowa Tuition Grant funding for colleges with DEI programs, bans taxpayer funding for DEI in state and local government, and prohibits “identity politics†in university curricula. Supporters argue for merit-based systems, while critics see it as a setback for inclusivity.
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HP TET November 2024 result: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) announced the results for the Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET) November 2024 on January 13, 2025. A total of 11,026 candidates qualified. To check their results, candidates can visit the official website, hpbose.org, and enter their roll number or application number. Detailed steps are available for accessing the results.
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