US EditionA 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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‘We don’t need it anymore’: WV Senate OKs bill banning DEI in government, schools
The West Virginia Senate passed a bill, on March 26, 2025, that, if adopted as law, will ban all diversity, equity and inclusion practices and policies in state government and schools. Senate Bill 474 passed the Senate 32-2, with Sens. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, and Joey Garcia, D-Marion, as the only no votes. The bill now advances to the House. The bill to prohibit DEI is a policy priority for Gov. Patrick Morrisey and is the legislative side of a…
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The RepositoryOhio Gov. Mike DeWine signs higher ed bill that eliminates DEI, bans faculty strikes
Senate Bill 1 eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion programs, prevents faculty strikes and bans schools from weighing in on controversial topics.
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Governor signs ban on DEI in Ohio public colleges despite opposition by students and teachers
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and make other sweeping changes to public colleges and universities in Ohio.
Marietta Daily Journal
capitol-beat.orgSenate Republicans try legislative maneuver to ban DEI in Georgia schools and colleges
ATLANTA — In a last-minute legislative maneuver, Georgia Senate Republicans have revived a measure that seeks to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the state's schools and colleges.
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