A recent Ohio law, Senate Bill 1, mandates a ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in state universities, prompting several institutions to close their LGBTQ+ centers. Ohio State University shut down two DEI offices and laid off 16 staff members, while Kent State University closed its LGBTQ+ Center and several other identity-based centers, citing the emotional impact on students. This legislation restricts universities from endorsing controversial beliefs unless they directly affect funding or mission, leading to significant setbacks for LGBTQ+ support services in Ohio.
Ohio State University's closure of two DEI offices and resulting staff layoffs highlight the immediate impacts of Senate Bill 1 on support for LGBTQ+ communities.
Kent State University's decision to shut down its LGBTQ+ Center and related programs emphasizes the strong repercussions of the new DEI ban on identity-based resources.
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