Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order on Wednesday requiring all state agencies and public colleges to report how much they spend on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.The order requires all of these institutions to not only review their DEI spending, but also to stop funding these programs and initiatives altogether. Stitt's main goal is to eradicate any program that gives preferential treatment based on a person's race or ethnicity. | MORE | Stitt signs anti-discrimination executive order, takes aim at DEI measures"I’ve heard from all over the state that they’re just tired of wasting our dollars on something that tries to divide us," Stitt said. "Use those monies to educate kids instead of trying to preferential treat people based on their race."The executive order doesn't impact services that support first-generation college students, low-income students, or students with unique abilities and underserved student population, according to Stitt. “It’s just a misnomer — mistitle. Just out of whack," said state Sen. George Young, a Democrat from Oklahoma City. "It’s what this governor is about. How can you defund discrimination, and the very fact is this nation was built upon diversity."Young, who grew up in Memphis during the Civil Rights Movement, argued the order will not only set the state back, but that Oklahoma still has a long road to become adequately inclusive of diverse groups. "What we have got to be doing is having more DEI," Young said. The University of Oklahoma confirmed the order eliminates their offices of diversity, equity and inclusion. OU President Joseph Harroz called the move a step backward, but that the institution will remain devoted to providing opportunities for all. "For many of us, this news evokes deep concern and uncertainty about the future, and in many ways feels like a step backward," Harroz said in a statement. "Though we are obligated to comply with the governor’s executive order, we will remain committed to ensuring an education from the University of Oklahoma remains accessible and available to all, and we will continue to work to recruit and retain a workforce of talented and qualified minds that is representative of our state.">> Download the KOCO 5 App Oklahoma State University also released a statement on the executive order. "We are in the process of reviewing the executive order to ensure we meet our legal obligations while continuing to cultivate a welcoming environment for all students, faculty and staff," said a statement from OSU. Top Headlines One killed in crash outside Westmore High School Proposition to fund new $900 million downtown Oklahoma City arena passes Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt speaks with KOCO 5 after arena funding passage