Gov. Mike DeWine signed a sweeping bill into law Friday that will make major changes to Ohio's higher education system, including banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Why it matters: Senate Bill 1 will put Ohio in the spotlight amid a conservative push to overhaul public education at all levels.

Mike DeWine on Friday signed the controversial Senate Bill 1 into law.The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public colleges and universities. It also prevents faculty from striking and simplifies the process of firing poorly-performing tenured professors.

Around 30 students gathered outside the Ohio Union Tuesday afternoon to protest a wide range of campus-related issues, including the sunsetting of diversity, equity and inclusion programming, Ohio Senate Bill 1,

One change would allow universities and colleges to ask the Ohio Department of Higher Education for an exemption to the DEI ban to follow state or federal law, protect accreditation or ensure licensures aren't affected. Lawmakers also clarified that ...

Thousands of opponents, protesters and Democrats likely won’t have much luck pushing Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine to veto a bill that overhauls higher education in

Senate Bill 1, also known as The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, will ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for Ohio’s public universities and prohibit university faculty from striking.

The two legislative chambers have passed a bill that would ban diversity efforts and faculty strikes. Critics say the bill's limits on discussions about “controversial beliefs” will stifle academic freedom.

Earlier today, the Ohio Senate voted to concur on Substitute Senate Bill 1: Advance Ohio Higher Education Act. The bill now moves to the Governor’s office for his consideration and signature. Upon the governor’s signature, the bill would become law.