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Ohio higher education bill debated, hundreds oppose changes to ban DEI, faculty strikes

The Ohio Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee is currently debating a higher education bill that has sparked significant opposition. The proposed legislation includes measures to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training, prohibit faculty strikes, and eliminate mandatory DEI courses. Over 600 individuals have submitted testimony against the bill, arguing that it would negatively impact academic freedom, faculty rights, and the educational environment. Critics, including students, faculty, and educational organizations, contend that the bill would hinder universities' ability to foster inclusive environments and could lead to a decline in educational quality. The bill's supporters, however, believe it will refocus higher education on merit and traditional academic values, free from what they perceive as ideological biases. The debate reflects broader national discussions on the role of DEI in education.

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