2025 House Bill 5242

Higher education: other; use of diversity, equity, and inclusion in accreditation decisions; prohibit.

A bill to prohibit accrediting agencies from reviewing or considering diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, programs, or practices when making accreditation decisions related to institutions of higher education in this state; and to provide remedies.

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House Bill No. 5242 prohibits accrediting agencies from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in accreditation decisions for Michigan higher education institutions and establishes legal remedies for violations.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 6, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Tim Kelly (R-93) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Ann Bollin (R-49), Angela Rigas (R-79), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Bradley Slagh (R-85), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Jason Woolford (R-50), Brian BeGole (R-71), Donni Steele (R-54), Mike Harris (R-52), Jerry Neyer (R-92) and Matt Maddock (R-51)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations