Campus Conflict: Ohio University Grapples with New Anti-Trans Bathroom Law and Federal Cutbacks on Diversity Programs

Athens, Ohio – A new Ohio law, SB 104, which was signed into law on November 25 and takes effect on February 25, has sparked controversy among students and faculty at Ohio University. The legislation bans transgender individuals from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity within educational institutions from kindergarten through universities in Ohio. This development comes in conjunction with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump aiming to terminate what he referred to as “radical and wasteful” government-funded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The university, known for its diverse community … Read more

Ohio Implements Controversial Law Barring Transgender Students from Gender-Aligned Bathroom Use

Columbus, Ohio — A new legislation in Ohio, recently signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine, mandates that transgender students from kindergarten through college use bathrooms corresponding to their sex assigned at birth rather than their gender identity. The law, dubbed the “Protect All Students Act,” aims to establish separate facilities for male and female students in both public and private schools. This controversial measure has sparked considerable debate, arriving closely on the heels of another Ohio law that prohibits gender-affirming medical care for minors. These laws are part of a broader wave of similar … Read more

New Ohio Legislation Enforces Specific Bathroom Regulations for Transgender Students

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio lawmakers recently passed a new law aimed at regulating the use of school bathrooms by transgender students, stoking a fiery debate over rights and privacy in educational institutions. This legislation requires students at public schools and universities in Ohio to use bathrooms and locker rooms that correspond to the sex assigned to them at birth. The new law also provides schools with the ability to make special accommodations, such as the use of a single-occupancy restroom or the permission to use faculty restrooms under particular circumstances. Republicans supporting the bill argue … Read more

Federal Court Halts Elkhorn School District’s Restrictions on Transgender Student’s Bathroom Use

Elkhorn, Wisconsin — A significant legal decision has come out of Elkhorn, where a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the local school district from enforcing a policy that restricted a transgender student’s access to the bathroom aligning with their gender identity. This order marks a pivotal chapter in the ongoing debate over transgender rights in educational settings. The case originated from a complaint filed by the family of a transgender student who argued that Elkhorn Area School District’s policy infringing upon their child’s access to the appropriate bathroom facilities was a … Read more