Ohio Senate, DEI and higher ed overhaul

Ohio Senate passed “Advance Ohio Education” bill, what’s in the controversial Senate Bill 1
The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 1 on Wednesday, giving a path to major overhaul to many areas of the 14 public universities and 22 public community colleges within the state. The bill, which was sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland),
Ohio Senate passes higher ed overhaul to eliminate DEI, ban faculty strikes
Republicans in the Ohio Senate approved a sweeping higher education overhaul − hours after hundreds of students and faculty expressed their vehement opposition to its many changes.
Ohio Senate passes bill that prohibits striking and DEI at universities
Senate Bill 1, a bill Ohio Republicans say will stop liberal indoctrination at universities, was passed 21-to-11 in the Ohio Senate on Wednesday.
Ohio Senate passes bill ‘ending campus cancel culture,’ addressing DEI, strikes, civics lessons
Senate Bill 1 enacts sweeping reforms at Ohio’s college and universities. Formally called the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, it looks to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices on campuses across Ohio.
Ohio Senate OKs Bill Banning College DEI Programs, Faculty Strikes After Hundreds Testify Against It
A bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Ohio’s public colleges and universities has cleared the GOP-led Ohio Senate for the second time since 2023
Ohio Senate passes controversial bill banning DEI and changing how college campuses function
One section of the bill would require all students at Ohio colleges and universities to take an American civics literacy course designed by the state, rather than the professor or school.
Ohio Senate sends higher ed bill to House
A plan to ban diversity, equity and inclusion, faculty collective bargaining and mandates certain courses at public colleges and universities is a step closer to becoming law in Ohio. All that stands in the way of Senate Bill 1 is the House of Representatives,
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Ohio judge cites abortion amendment in blocking state’s ‘fetal remains’ law
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Veteran state lawmaker Kristina Roegner launches 2026 bid for Ohio treasurer
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Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel confirmed as Ohio lieutenant governor
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel replaces Sen. Jon Husted, who took over Vice President JD Vance's Senate seat last month.
Former Ohio Sen. Niraj Antani drops out of secretary of state race to run for treasurer
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Ohio Senate bans diversity initiatives, polices topics taught in name of free speech on college campuses
Students erupted into protest, chanting "Higher Ed is dead" after Ohio Republican senators passed a controversial bill that would ban diversity initiatives.
Former Ohio State football coach confirmed as lieutenant governor
The Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate have confirmed the appointment of the next lieutenant governor.
Lawmakers want Ohio schools to display historic documents including Ten Commandments
The Historical Education Displays Act, a new Senate proposal, would give school boards the ability to put the Ten Commandments in public classrooms.