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Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama, referred to as @GovernorKayIvey in a tweet by @dezward01, has signed a bill into law that effectively bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public schools and universities, a move described as 'Red State Governor Bans DEI Programs in Education System'. This legislative action in Alabama aligns with similar measures in other states, such as Kansas and Indiana, where lawmakers are moving towards restricting or have already implemented restrictions on DEI programs in public universities. Indiana's legislation is specifically referred to as 'new intellectual diversity law for universities'. The Alabama law was signed amid the state's significant presence in March Madness, with three teams participating, prompting discussions on the role of the NCAA in addressing such legislative actions.