; Whereas investing in and providing guidance on cultural competence and antibias trainings and resources for hiring managers help develop initiatives that increase the racial diversity of the workforce; Whereas States can improve retention of teachers of color by investing in programming that provides ongoing support and growth opportunities, and improves poor working conditions that disproportionately impact teachers of color; Whereas State legislatures are attempting to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at institutions of higher education; Whereas the notion that diversity, equity, and inclusion policies favor one demographic group over another ignores Federal antidiscrimination law; and Whereas prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, as well as related trainings and consideration of race, gender, or ethnicity in hiring decisions, threatens the academic mission of institutions of higher education and the ability of institutions to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment: Now, therefore, be it