State Question 759 prevents preferential treatment to minorities. Affirmative action gives preferential treatment to citizens depending on race, color or gender. It also gives preferred treatment to people or specific national origin. State question 759 wishes to add a new section to the State Constitution. It deals with employment, education, and contracting. The state question will only allow Affirmative Action in three instances:
gender is a bona fide qualification
existing court orders and consent decrees that require preferred treatment
keep or obtain federal funds
State Question 759 was introduced by Senate Rob Johnson. By banning Affirmative Action in the state of Oklahoma, equal opportunity programs are also at risk of being banned. California, Washington and Michigan have already taken steps towards banning Affirmative Action.
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