Ohio State deactivates LGBTQ+ website
The state’s flagship university also issued guidance around celebrations such as Pride Month, saying that the university’s official stance is limited to simply recognizing it.
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First hearing held for Republican bill to remove crisis mental health services for Ohio teens without parental consent
Rep. Jonathan Newman admitted he did not consult with any mental health professionals in drafting the bill.
Ohio library systems, advocates push back on House provision to hide LGBTQ+ materials
A provision in the Ohio budget proposal would require libraries to place LGBTQ+ content out of view of minors.
Is Ohio’s proposed DEI ban in public schools another piece of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation?
One opponent of the bill said "like that old Facebook status – it’s complicated."
Ohio University to close Pride Center, Women’s Center and Multicultural Center due to new law
All employee positions within the Division of Diversity and Inclusion will be eliminated.
First hearing held for bill to prohibit Ohio schools from using students’ ‘transgender names or pronouns’
One of the bill’s sponsors testified that the bill would ‘intentionally’ reduce suicides by discouraging students from identifying as trans.
Judge dismisses case of Ohio parents suing school district for ‘brainwashing’ their child into being transgender
The parents cried foul against the school being a ‘safe space where students could trust and go to teachers with problems.’
New toolkit outlines roadmap for Ohio schools before anti-LGBTQ+ forced outing law takes effect
HB 8 will affect school communities across the state beginning in July. Here’s what to expect and how to respond.
Ohio Republicans’ proposed budget seeks to erase trans identity and ban youth access to LGBTQ+ books
The language also includes restrictions on flags and homeless shelter support.
‘Do you even hear yourselves?’ 7 Quotes from the latest hearing to display the Ten Commandments in Ohio public schools
Two witnesses offered in-person opponent testimony – those standing against the bill – with 11 others having also submitted testimony.
