Ohio governor approves ‘religious expression days’ in public schools (Posted 07-28-24)

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a new bill into law on Wednesday regarding “religious expression days,” also known as the “R.E.D.” Act, in schools. HB 214‘s passing now requires 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.”