In August 2023, Campus Pride made the difficult decision to exclude colleges and universities in Florida and Texas from the Best of the Best LGBTQ+ Friendly Colleges and Universities list, regardless of their ranking on the Campus Pride Index. This decision was made after the passage of laws in both states that effectively prohibit colleges and universities from operating LGBTQ+ inclusive programs and other diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The inevitable consequence of these laws will be to eliminate the types of LGBTQ+ friendly policies, programs, and practices that they ask about and evaluate on the Campus Pride Index. Many campuses in Florida and Texas have previously demonstrated a commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion. However, the new laws will negatively impact their ability to continue to offer LGBTQ+ inclusive programs and services and to foster safe, welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ students. Four universities excluded from the 2023 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly listing include the University of Texas at Dallas, Texas Tech University, the University of Central Florida, and the University of North Florida. Campus Pride concluded that it could not recommend the excluded universities on the “Best of the Best” list; however, these Florida and Texas campuses still appear on the Campus Pride Index (CPI) with their respective star ratings, along with others from the two states. #Queer Up Education