Ohio Senate Passes Major Education Bill: What It Means if It Becomes Law
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Ohio Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), also known as the “Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act,” passed the Ohio Senate on Feb. 12 with a 21-11 vote. The bill, which now moves to the Ohio House for consideration, proposes significant changes to higher education in the state.
Key Provisions of SB 1:
- Eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
- Restricts universities from endorsing or instructing on certain state-deemed controversial topics.
- Decreases term limits for state school board trustees.
- Mandates an American civics course for students.
- Prohibits faculty from striking.
Who Wrote and Supports SB 1?
Introduced by Sen. Jerry C. Cirino on Jan. 29, the bill is co-sponsored by 15 Republican Ohio Senators. The Ohio Senate approved SB 1 strictly along party lines, with Republicans voting in favor and Democrats opposing, except for one Republican who also voted against it.
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