Ohio Gov. DeWine Signs SB104, Requiring K-12 and College Students to Use Bathrooms Matching Birth Sex

Nov 27, 2024, 06:20 PM

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, has signed into law Senate Bill 104 (SB104), also known as the 'Protect All Students Act,' which bans transgender students from kindergarten through college at both public and private schools from using multi-person bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight accommodations that align with their gender identity. The new legislation, signed on Wednesday, requires students to use facilities that correspond to their biological sex assigned at birth. Supporters of the law argue that it protects privacy and safety in restrooms and locker rooms, while opponents consider it discriminatory against transgender individuals. The law is expected to face legal challenges.