An Ohio state senator introduced a bill Wednesday that bans DEI in higher education in Ohio.
Senate Bill (SB) 1 would eliminate DEI “courses, training, litmus tests, required statements, and spending for any DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent,” according to a press release. State Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland) introduced this bill.
“We want every student in Ohio, regardless of race, gender, or religion to be able to pursue their choice of post-secondary education,” Cirino said. “However, DEI programs are inherently discriminatory and cannot be tolerated or paid for by taxpayers.”