Indiana § 21-39.5-6-1 Article construction and interpretation

Indiana Statutes

§ 21-39.5-6-1 — Article construction and interpretation

Indiana § 21-39.5-6-1

Title 21HIGHER EDUCATION

Art. 39.5STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: THE

Ch. 6Construction and Enforcement

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Ind. Code § 21-39.5-6-1 (2026).

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Nothing in this article may be construed to do the following:

(1)Preclude efforts to gauge an applicant's commitment, plans, or past performance in fostering intellectual diversity.

(2)Prohibit an institution from:

(A)requiring a student, faculty member, contractor, or any other employee of the institution to comply with federal or state antidiscrimination laws; or

(B)taking action against a student, faculty member, contractor, or any other employee of the institution for a violation of federal or state antidiscrimination laws.

(3)Limit or restrict the academic freedom of faculty members or prevent faculty members from teaching, researching, or writing publications about diversity, equity, and inclusion or other topics.

(4)Prohibit an institution from considering the subject matter c

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Nothing in this article may be construed to
do the following:
(1) Preclude efforts to gauge an applicant's commitment, plans, or
past performance in fostering intellectual diversity.
(2) Prohibit an institution from:
(A) requiring a student, faculty member, contractor, or any
other employee of the institution to comply with federal or state
antidiscrimination laws; or
(B) taking action against a student, faculty member, contractor,
or any other employee of the institution for a violation of
federal or state antidiscrimination laws.
(3) Limit or restrict the academic freedom of faculty members or
prevent faculty members from teaching, researching, or writing
publications about diversity, equity, and inclusion or other topics.
(4) Prohibit an institution from considering the subject matter
competency of any candidate for employment, reappointment,
tenure, or promotion when the subject matter is germane to the
candidate's or faculty member's field of scholarship.
(5) Prohibit an institution from considering the candidate's or
faculty member's past or potential for future contributions to
fostering a culture of intellectual diversity at the institution.
(6) Prohibit an institution from complying with federal
requirements to be eligible for federal grants.