Governor DeWine Signs “Religious Expression Days” Bill Into Law

• July 26, 2024

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—On Wednesday, July 24, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the following bill into law:

House Bill 214, sponsored by Representative Adam Holmes (R-Nashport), enacts the “Religious Expression Days” or “R.E.D.” Act to require each public school to adopt a policy that reasonably accommodates the sincerely held religious beliefs and practices of students; to require each public school to adopt a policy regarding certain expectations related to the performance of staff member professional duties.

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