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Ohio Governor Bans DEI Programs, Sparks Education Controversy

3/28/2025

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has enacted the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public colleges. The law also restricts faculty strikes and requires a civics education course for students. Critics warn this move threatens academic freedom and collective bargaining, raising concerns about the future of education in Ohio.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has enacted the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public colleges. The law also restricts faculty strikes and requires a civics education course for students. Critics warn this move threatens academic freedom and collective bargaining, raising concerns about the future of education in Ohio.