ACKSON, Miss. — Some Mississippi universities have suspended funding for student organizations amid legal uncertainty surrounding a new state law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools and universities.
The law, which is currently on hold by a federal judge, is already having a tangible impact on campus life — marking one of the first widespread consequences of the legislation that legal experts say could have far-reaching effects on the state’s education system.
Several institutions have paused financial support for student clubs, citing concerns about potential violations of the law while litigation continues.
Attorneys warn the law could drastically reshape how Mississippi’s public colleges and universities approach student engagement, academic programming, and campus culture.
Mississippi Universities Halt Funding to Student Groups Amid Uncertainty Over DEI Law
