Why Should Christians Care?
Summary
SB1 would fundamentally alter the nature of higher education in Ohio by prohibiting DEI programs, restricting the collective bargaining rights of faculty and staff, and requiring faculty to allow "intellectual diversity" even where that term refers false or oppressive content.
Status
SB1 was introduced in the Senate on January 22, 2025, and referred to the Senate Higher Education Committee on January 29, 2025. It recieved its first hearing (sponsor and proponent) on the same day. SB1 was passed out of committee and then passed by the full Senate on February 12, 2025. It was introduced in the House on February 18, 2025.
Take Action
Contact your House Representatives and urge them to reject SB1 in the House.
Congregational Action
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Additional Resources
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