SB 1 encourages open debate, not indoctrination in classrooms

SB 1 encourages open debate, not indoctrination in classrooms

J. Bennett Guess’ April 25 column (“Senate Bill 1 suppresses free speech, undermines our democracy”) accuses backers of SB 1 of being among those “banning classroom conversations about ‘controversial beliefs or policies.’” This is blatantly false. The law, which Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law March 28 but is not yet in effect, says that faculty and staff “shall allow and encourage students to reach their own conclusions about all controversial…