"The University of Texas System said in a statement Tuesday via The Dallas Morning News that the review is being done "to ensure compliance and alignment with applicable law and state and federal guidance, and to make sure any courses that are taught on U.T. campuses are aligned with the direction and priorities of the Board of Regents." The final results will be discussed at the Board of Regents meeting in November."
"The audit comes shortly after a professor at Texas A&M University went viral when a student in her literature class objected to her correct statement that there are more than two genders, resulting in her being fired and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the head of the English department being removed from their administrative positions.The professor, Melissa McCoul, is currently appealing and considering her legal options."
The University of Texas System has launched a system-wide audit of all courses to identify content related to transgender people and identity and to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal law and alignment with Board of Regents priorities. The final audit results will be presented at the Board of Regents meeting in November. Texas lacks a statewide law restricting discussion of race or LGBTQ+ identities at public universities but enforces S.B.12 for K-12, banning LGBTQ+ student clubs and many DEI initiatives. Federal executive orders against DEI have been partially blocked. A Texas A&M professor was fired after stating there are more than two genders; she is appealing.
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