The UT Dallas laid off workers to comply with the legislation

University officials announced plans to close the Office of Campus Resources and Support. University officials said the people who worked there will lose their jobs. The office will be closed to comply with SB 17, officials said. The university is moving forward with the law, which requires the closure of the office.

SB 17 prohibits public institutions from conducting or supporting diversity, equity and inclusion activities. SB 17 is a controversial state law that prohibits public institution from supporting diversity and equity activities and programs. UT Dallas is laying off more employees due to the law, but says it will comply with it.