Anti-DEI Law Requires Florida Contractors and Grant Recipients to Certify Compliance

Short summary

Florida SB 1134 bans local governments and their contractors from funding DEI initiatives, effective January 1, 2027. Recipients of municipal contracts and grants must certify they don't use public funds for DEI efforts. The law broadly defines DEI but exempts training that merely informs about discrimination prohibitions.

• •Prohibits Florida counties and municipalities from funding or promoting DEI programs and requires certification from contractors and grant recipients
• •Takes effect January 1, 2027 and aligns with Trump administration efforts to eliminate DEI in government
• •Employers should audit training materials and practices before the effective date to ensure compliance

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