{"id":708,"date":"2024-04-19T16:51:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T16:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/?page_id=708"},"modified":"2026-07-28T13:52:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T13:52:19","slug":"dei_compliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/civil_rights_compliance\/dei_compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"DEI Compliance Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading708_164fcc-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading708_164fcc-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading708_164fcc-0b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading708_164fcc-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading708_164fcc-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading708_164fcc-0b\"] 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #ffffff;border-right:1px solid #ffffff;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;border-left:1px solid #ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id708_5b1af8-be > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id708_5b1af8-be .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #878787;border-right:1px solid #878787;border-bottom:1px solid #878787;border-left:1px solid #878787;}.kt-accordion-id708_5b1af8-be .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id708_5b1af8-be > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #444444;border-right:1px solid #444444;border-bottom:1px solid #444444;border-left:1px solid #444444;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id708_5b1af8-be kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane708_26ef3d-7f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Texas DEI Law<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 88th Texas legislative session, the Texas legislature passed SB 17, which prohibits all state-funded colleges and universities from establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, and bans the hiring or assignment of an employee to perform the duties of a DEI office. The language of the bill can be <a href=\"https:\/\/legiscan.com\/TX\/text\/SB17\/2023\">read online<\/a>. The Texas A&amp;M University System\u2019s implementation of SB 17 is addressed in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/policies.tamus.edu\/08-01.pdf\">System Policy 08.01, Civil Rights Protections and Compliance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane708_ec6619-87\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">DEI Compliance Operations Manual<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2026\/07\/FY26-DEI-Law-Operations-Manual.pdf\">DEI Law Operations Manual<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is to outline the procedures to be followed by members of The Texas A&amp;M University System (System) to facilitate compliance with Texas Education Code 51.3525 (DEI Law), as implemented by System Policy 08.01, Civil Rights Compliance and Protections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Responsibility for ensuring compliance with the requirements of SB 17 has been assigned to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/system-compliance-officers\/\">System Compliance Officers<\/a>&nbsp;for each member university and agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This manual is developed by the System Ethics and Compliance Office (SECO) in coordination with the System Office of General Counsel (OGC). This document is the property of the System and may not be used for commercial purposes.&nbsp;This manual serves as an appendix to System Regulation 08.01.01, Civil Rights Protections and Compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane708_5ede6b-f9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">DEI Law Response Procedures<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pursuant to SB 17, a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2024\/04\/DEI-Law-Response-Procedures.pdf\">DEI Law Response Procedures<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0protocol has been established for members to follow upon receipt of reports of potential violations of or inquiries under SB 17.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane708_c6251c-cc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">SB 17 Guidance FAQs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is currently revising FAQs to guide System universities and agencies on the implementation of Senate Bill 17 and revised System Policy 08.01.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane708_4cb1c9-d1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">SB 17 Checklists and Certification Forms<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following checklists and certification forms have been developed to aid A&amp;M System universities and agencies in complying with the requirements of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2024\/04\/DEICC-Athletics.pdf\">Compliance Review Checklist \u2013 Athletics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2024\/04\/DEICC-Faculty.pdf\">Compliance Review Checklist \u2013 Faculty Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2024\/04\/DEICC-Finance.pdf\">Compliance Review Checklist \u2013 Finance and Budgeting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2024\/04\/DEICC-HR.pdf\">Compliance Review Checklist \u2013 Human Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance Review\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2024\/04\/DEICC-ICM.pdf\">Checklist \u2013 Internal Controls and Monitoring<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance Review\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2024\/04\/DEICC-SFA.pdf\">Checklist \u2013 Scholarship and Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2024\/04\/DEICC-SA.pdf\">Compliance Review Checklist \u2013 Student Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance Review\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2024\/04\/DEICC-WSM.pdf\">Checklist \u2013 Websites and Social Media<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2024\/04\/DEICC-ECO.pdf\">Compliance Review Checklist \u2013 ECO (Annual Review by Compliance Officers)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2024\/04\/DEI-CEOCC-1.pdf\">Compliance Certification Form \u2013 CEO (Draft Version)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/seco\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2024\/04\/DEI-DCC.pdf\">Compliance Certification Form \u2013 Department Acknowledgement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" 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