Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a plan to defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs in all public universities in the state, as part of a larger plot to remake the Florida public school system into a hub for far-right ideology. The move has been met with criticism from those who believe it is an attempt to limit the ability of universities to create a more supportive and inclusive space, and has been accused of being a ploy to stay in the national news cycle. Details on how the defunding would be implemented and how it would affect existing programs and the quality of education in the state remain unknown.
