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A bill banning DEI in Ohio public colleges is opposed by students, teachers

The Ohio Senate and House passed Senate Bill 1, also known as the "Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act", on Wednesday, sending the controversial measure to Governor Mike DeWine for his consideration.
Senate Bill 1 aims to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at Ohio's 14 public universities and 23 public community colleges, prohibit faculty from striking, and simplify the process of firing poorly-performing tenured professors.
The bill passed the Senate with a 20-11 vote and the House with a 58-34 vote, with Republicans arguing it will end liberal indoctrination and enhance diversity of thought on campuses by including more conservative viewpoints.
Rep. Desiree Tims called SB1 'toxic', while sponsoring State Senator Jerry Cirino stated that many of the DEI exceptions will likely become moot with activities going on at the federal government right now, and State Sen. Bill DeMora called the bill 'cow manure'.
Opponents, including the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, Democratic Caucus members, university professors, and students, are urging Governor DeWine to veto the bill, arguing it is a threat to free speech and academic freedom, and could negatively impact Ohio's ability to attract top faculty.

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Cincinnati Enquirer

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I wanted to stay in Ohio for law school, but Senate Bill 1 drove me away

Ohio's attack on education with Senate Bill 1 forced me to look elsewhere for law school.

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YSU leaders respond to signing of Senate Bill 1

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) -- The measure known as Senate Bill 1 in Columbus has now been signed into law. It's expected to bring about sweeping changes to higher education across the state. For many, the big question now is, what does it all mean? "And what are the guidelines by which institutions of higher learning are going to have to operate?" Youngstown State University President Bill Johnson said. Among other changes, Senate Bill 1 does away …

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Ohio college students, educators disappointed in Gov. DeWine for signing higher ed overhaul

(OHIO CAPITAL JOURNAL) - Students donning black graduation robes held a mock funeral for the death of higher education after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law that will overhaul the state’s public universities.

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‘Viewpoint-discriminatory’ higher education law heard for preliminary injunction

Students walk on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville.(Photo courtesy Brianne Lehan/University of Florida)A state ban against funding diversity, equity, or inclusion activities in university general education courses was challenged in federal court Monday. A group of professors at the University of Florida, Florida State University, and Florida International University are seeking a preliminary injunction against SB 266, a 2023 law t…

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Ohio Bill Threatens Online Higher Education — Minding The Campus

Good news and bad news for higher education in Ohio. The good news is that SB 1 passed into law on March 28. It promises an end to “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” indoctrination, and political litmus tests at public universities; it increases curriculum transparency, it mandates civic education, and much more. The bad news is […] The post Ohio Bill Threatens Online Higher Education appeared first on Minding The Campus.

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