bathroom bill

Often called the transgender bathroom ban, the "Protect All Students Act" requires Ohio schools designate multi-occupancy restrooms, locker rooms and overnight accommodations for exclusive use by male or female students based on their original birth certificate.

The Columbus City Schools' Board of Education voted to rescind its gendered bathroom policy, but did not enact any new rules at a Tuesday night meeting.

The Upper Arlington school board on Tuesday unanimously removed a May 2021 policy that created “all-gender” bathrooms for students.

A bill that’s been a priority of Ohio's Republican lawmakers seems to be one of the hundreds of measures that may get to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk this lame duck session – the “Parents’ Bill of Rights”.

The administration will not direct public schools to allow students to use facilities that match their gender identities. It notes the primary role of state and local districts in education policy.

Texas Republicans are divided over the need for — and political wisdom of — a bill similar to one that caused political turmoil in North Carolina.