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LGBTQ+ students at Kent State navigate campus life after SB1
Ohio Senate Bill 1 was signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine in March of 2025. It eliminated DEI programs at public colleges and universities, regulated course content and placed restrictions on how faculty can address so-called controversial issues. The months that followed brought the closure of Kent Stateโs identity centers, including the LGBTQ+ Center,โฆ
Signal Akron Education Reporter Andrew Keiper digs deep across the education landscape in Akron to tell stories about the issues impacting students, teachers and families, particularly those in underserved or under-represented communities.

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