Ohio Governor Enacts Transgender Bathroom Restrictions in Schools

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a controversial bill into law that prohibits students from using school restrooms that do not align with their sex assigned at birth. The legislation, part of Senate Bill 104, mandates separate facilities based on "biological sex" and bans all-gender restrooms in schools. The ACLU and LGBTQ+ advocates have criticized the bill as harmful to transgender students, arguing it increases risks of harassment and violates privacy rights. Proponents claim it protects students' safety and privacy.