House approves controversial diversity bill

Critics say the proposal could protect racist beliefs.
Friday, April 13, 2007 | 1:06 a.m. CDT; updated 12:39 p.m. CDT, Sunday, July 20, 2008

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri public colleges and universities would be required to show the state that they “ensure and promote intellectual diversity and academic freedom” under a bill given final passage by the House on Thursday.

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