Governor Signs Bill Increasing Access to College, Protecting Students

COLUMBUS—Senate Bill 104, joint sponsored by State Senators Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) and Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) has been signed into law by Governor DeWine.

This legislation updates Ohio's College Credit Plus Program to increase access and awareness so more students can participate. The bill also requires single-sex bathroom, shower room, and changing room use in Ohio's K-12 schools and public and private higher education institutions. 

"I appreciate the Governor for signing this important legislation into law, " said Brenner. "This commonsense bill was amended to require that biological boys must use boys’ bathrooms, and biological girls must use girls’ bathrooms.” 

"Senate Bill 104 will give our next generation further opportunities to make college affordable and accessible so they leave prepared for successful careers," Cirino said. "It also protects our students in private spaces in a balanced, common sense way that respects everyone. I commend the Governor for his thoughtfulness and prompt signature so all Ohioans can have bright futures."

Learn more about Senate Bill 104 here.