Watch third hearing for bill to ban discriminatory DEI at Ohio's state colleges!
COLUMBUS–Senate Bill 1 (SB1), sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), is scheduled to receive its third hearing before the Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee on Tuesday, February 11, at 2:00 pm.
Known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, SB1 would ban DEI courses, training, and required statements; spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent; and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions at Ohio's state colleges and universities.
Watch the Hearing
The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act is scheduled for an "all testimony" hearing, meaning both proponents and opponents of the bill will be testifying.
If you're unable to attend the hearing, you can watch the recording once it's posted. Please note that the hearing agenda may include other bills for consideration, and this bill may not be the first one to be heard. Monty Lobb, Executive Director of CCV's partner ministry the Christian Business Partnership, testified on SB1 last month.
Take Action: Make Your Voice Heard
Elected by voters like you, our state legislators are highly motivated to listen to their constituents. Don't let the opponents be the only voice your Ohio senator and representative hear from! It only takes 60 seconds or less to make your voice heard by using our Action Center to urge your Ohio legislators to vote for the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act.
Not sure who your state officials are? Just follow the prompts to put in your name and address, and let the Action Center do the rest!
Did you know?
All bills must go through both Chambers of the Ohio Statehouse to be sent to the governor for his approval to become law. The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act is currently in Senate Committee, and is expected to be voted out soon.
You can learn more about the lawmaking process by joining CCV's email list and on our website, CCV.org.
For more information, contact CCV at 513-733-5775 or contact@ccv.org. For media inquiries, email media@ccv.org.
As Ohio's largest Christian public policy organization, Center for Christian Virtue seeks the good of our neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel.
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