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Ohio Governor Signs Controversial 'Protect All Students Act' Limiting Bathroom Access for Transgender Students

The law restricts transgender students from using multi-person bathrooms that align with their gender identity, raising concerns over safety and discrimination.

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Updated: Nov 27th, 2024, 6:10 PM ET

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed the 'Protect All Students Act', banning transgender students from using restrooms aligned with their gender identity in public and private schools. The bill mandates that facilities be designated based on biological sex and excludes open-access restrooms. Critics, including the ACLU, argue it endangers transgender individuals, while supporters claim it enhances safety. The law, effective in 90 days, was passed in a partisan vote amidst national debates over specific transgender rights and facilities use.

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