- Parts of Mississippi's ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can take effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that had blocked enforcement of the law.

Why you should care: The parts of the law in question prevent public schools from requiring diversity training and maintaining DEI-related programs, courses and offices.

It also bans public schools from discussing a list of "divisive concepts" related to race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and national origin.