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OH SB113

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Brenner

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • School boards must adopt policies within 90 days prohibiting DEI orientation/training courses, continuation of existing DEI offices, creation of new DEI offices, and use of DEI in job descriptions

  • Districts cannot contract with consultants or third parties whose role promotes admissions, hiring, or promotion based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression

  • Schools cannot replace prohibited DEI programs with differently-named programs that serve the same or similar purposes

  • Districts must establish a complaint process for students, parents, and employees to report alleged policy violations, with mandatory investigation and hearings

  • Requirements extend to community schools (charter schools), STEM schools, and college-preparatory boarding schools through amendments to their governing statutes

Legislative Description

Prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools

Education

Last Action

Referred to committee: Education

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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