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Despite the virulent pushback anti-DEI bills have received, it’s unlikely the momentum will slow in the new year, when Republicans will control both legislatures and governor’s offices in 23 states. Several red-state lawmakers have already signaled they plan to file similar bills in 2025—and some conservative groups and pundits have hinted that they intend to focus again on restricting classroom learning.