Diversity training is any program designed to facilitate positive intergroup interaction, reduce prejudice and discrimination, and generally teach individuals who are different from others how to work together effectively. On April 22, 2022, Florida Governor DeSantis signed into law the “Individual Freedom Act.” The bill prohibited schools and companies from mandating diversity training as a requirement for attendance or employment. If schools or employers violated the law they would be exposed to expanded civil liability exposures. Banned mandatory training topics include: 1.…
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Yes
@9L3DWG32mos2MO
This should be a requirement because there are many students with disabilities, mental health issues, personality disorders, and physical differences. Teachers and faculty need to be train on how to deal with these kinds of student so they can handle the situation and student in the best way possible.
@9FMJMB9Republican8mos8MO
If your trained in diversity is just showing kids that there being treated differently because of gender and race.
@9H5K3DB6mos6MO
Statistics show that students and teacher of the same race connect better and create a better enviorment for thoose around them.
@9GWL9R47mos7MO
Teachers and faculty are entitled to their beliefs. They should not be accused of being inherently racist. That is offensive in its own right. The training should be optional but not forced on faculty.
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No
@9L3DWG32mos2MO
Teachers and faculty need to have diversity training so they can deal with students that are different.
@9FQHFDQ8mos8MO
America is such a huge and diverse place I think we encounter very many people other than ours and I think teachers should be able to at least understand Spanish or small parts of it and be able to understand and be able to acknowledge other students of other parts of culture or be willing to learn.
@9FPMD5H8mos8MO
I would throw up statistics that teachers are only making around $50,000 a year and that they end up working longer hours than a lot of office jobs between tutoring and then if they sponsor an organization or coaching a sport. All of this time and then you have to add a whole day that is specifically for this training for a group of people who already have to deal with so much crap and being underpaid on top of everything.
@9H5K3DB6mos6MO
Many people say they do but they dont because in college and most high school classes they teach while in class.
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Yes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training
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Yes, and immediately terminate any staff member that displays racist behavior
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No, only for teachers or faculty members that display racist behavior
@9LVQWTRRepublican1mo1MO
They should all attend training so they can all have the abilities to do the same thing and when they need to do it. Also it wont limit the amount of people.
@9LSPH6S1mo1MO
Diversity training would help clear ignorance and also provide as a guide to see who should be allowed in a teaching position. Providing this training also helps children, parents, etc. to feel secure that they won’t experience discrimination.
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@jsimicConstitution8mos8MO
DT is racist
Diversity training is systemically racist against white people.
Voluntary DT can be permitted, but Mandatory DT should be banned as unconstitutional.
@WornoutTacosSocialist8mos8MO
It's essential to remember that diversity training aims to foster understanding and respect among different races, not to favor one over another. It's akin to the classic schoolyard lesson of treating others the way you'd like to be treated.
For instance, consider a kaleidoscope, a favorite childhood toy for many of us. Each piece within it is unique, different in shape and color. When seen in isolation, these pieces may not seem special. But when they come together, they create a beautiful, intricate pattern that is a joy to behold. This is the essence of diversity training… Read more
@99M9QYT1yr1Y
Yes, but it shouldn’t be mandatory
Yes but only if it is genuine and not performative
@99M8BTL1yr1Y
Yes because schools are about learning more. Understanding diverse perspectives seems to be one of the core missions of schools.
Encourage diversity, but if you have to tell your employees not to be racist, they shouldn't be employees.
@9F56K6ZLibertarian9mos9MO
No, the trainings should be banned as they lead to more prejudice.
@VulcanMan6 9mos9MO
How so? This would only ever be an issue to people with bigoted beliefs.
@9MTZNC44 days4D
Yes, but only if the priority is on racial cooperation and understanding and not on teaching that one race is more privileged or disadvantaged compared to another
@9MRVDQD5 days5D
Yes, and all staff that commit acts of discrimination should get a warning and if they get three warnings or so, they should be fired.
@9L4Z23BIndependent 2wks2W
Yes, but only if they are private schools. If they receive public funding, they should not be required
@9MFBRSL2wks2W
Yes, but only if such training focuses on racial cooperation and understanding rather than critical race theory
@9MDD3XT2wks2W
Yes, but only required in public schools and reinforcment/discipline given for infraction. Private schools should be incentivized for diversity efforts and schools that do not choose to not penalized, but not subsidized.
@9MC5XW7 3wks3W
Diversity training should be included just like any other part of training, but it shouldn't be any more significant than the rest.
@9M6RJRFIndependent3wks3W
Circumstantial. Everyone should be made aware of the potential of discrimination and how to prevent it
@9M2KMKV4wks4W
No, training should not have to be required; teachers and faculty should either present diversity or not be hired
@9LM732Q1mo1MO
Mandatory training for cultural sensitivity or behavioral issues.Not based on just diversity which implies racial motivations.
@JcawolfsonIndependent 1mo1MO
Yes, diversity training should be encouraged but only required for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice
@9L7Q9V32mos2MO
Yes, but only if such training prioritizes racial cooperation and understanding instead of preaching critical race theory
@Brandonnoe84Libertarian 2mos2MO
No, diversity training should be encouraged but not required unless a faculty member commits acts of prejudice. Only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training otherwise.
@9L6ZYQN2mos2MO
I think schools should have the option to require diversity training for teachers and faculty. It can help promote inclusivity and understanding in the educational setting. However, it's also important to consider individual perspectives and ensure that the training is effective and respectful of personal beliefs.
@JSlinky21 2mos2MO
Yes, but the training should serve as a general reminder regarding the scope of student diversity, such as age, race, culture, religion, household, mental health, class, etc. - not simply focus on race or culture.
@9KVVV5LRepublican 3mos3MO
Being what the U.S. calls an Asian American I don't think diversity should be spread, it hasn't done anything for me besides making me feel guilty just because I look different makes me "special"
@9KJJ5W53mos3MO
Yes, diversity training is learning about people who are different from you, you do t have to agree but you need to understand their beliefs and be respectful
@9KDPB45Libertarian3mos3MO
This is not an issue for federal law. We already have laws in place to deal with discrimination. This is a matter to be decided by local governments or school boards- not federal law.
@9KCW6DM 3mos3MO
Focusing on diversity is more racist than not, often pushing people to be more diverse means they hire people not on merit but on factors to fill a quota. Race shouldn't be a qualifier nor should is be a disqualifier
@9JW87V64mos4MO
Yes, but only if the focus is on racial cooperation and understanding instead of critical race theory
@9JQHBQ74mos4MO
They should take a quiz and if they dont pass a certain score they should learn more bc they paid for college to learn NOTHING about anything but white people
@9JPJ5CR4mos4MO
Yes, It is important to apreciate other cultures but should not take priority over scholarly subjects. Having small units or fairs would be a good way to learn without making people upset.
@9HYM3Q75mos5MO
ya and no at the same time cause what happen if someone want to work agian but already did it so why should they do it agian
@9HWK8SF5mos5MO
No, because at the end of the day we are all humans who bleed the same. This should not be a requirement this is something that should come naturally.
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