Ohio House approves Bill to ban DEI initiatives, restrict faculty rights in universities

Ohio’s Senate Bill 1, passed by the House (58-34), moves closer to becoming law, despite student opposition. The bill bans DEI initiatives, restricts faculty strikes, mandates a state-designed civics course, and eliminates low-enrollment degree programs. Critics argue it threatens academic freedom and diversity. The Ohio Senate must pass it again before Governor DeWine's approval.