A bill that would protect university students from discipline over some types of speech could also eliminate minority scholarships in Indiana.
In addition to guaranteeing protections for students expressing political beliefs or making statements that others perceive as “bias, prejudice, stereotypes, or intolerance,” House Bill 1173 prohibits universities from using an applicant’s “race, color, or ethnicity to make decisions concerning the applicant’s admission, scholarship, or financial aid.”
The bill’s author, Rep. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend), did not respond to a request for comment…