WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, America First Works (AFW) released the following statement applauding Ohio for implementing Senate Bill 1 (S.B. 1), a critical piece of legislation that restores merit, accountability, and transparency to Ohio’s public institutions:
“The radical Left’s failure to gather sufficient valid signatures across Ohio further underscores Ohioans’ desire to prioritize academic excellence over discriminatory ideologies masquerading as ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion.’
S.B. 1 ensures that hiring and admissions decisions are grounded in qualifications and merit, rejecting arbitrary quotas. By eliminating ideological litmus tests from classrooms and college campuses, S.B. 1 refocuses education on fostering knowledge and critical thinking, not indoctrination.
The rejection of this signature campaign is a testament to Ohioans’ clear rejection of divisive, race-based policies. AFW proudly stands with the people of Ohio in supporting S.B. 1, a policy that rewards hard work, respects every individual, and educates our next generation.”