Jerry Cirino

Chase Center Director Lee Strang says the center started off with 29 students across only three courses in the fall. That grew to more than 100 students in the spring.

The Republican behind last year’s law that sought to crack down on what conservatives view as liberal bias at public universities in Ohio has introduced a bill to fulfill a requirement in that law.

The new law went fully into effect on June 27, 2025.

Sen. Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland) wrote to university presidents, telling them they should be prepared to explain the need for their capital budget projects, but they should also bring a summary of how they're spending their money.

Hundreds of peole spoke out or filed written testimony against the bill to make changes in higher education in Ohio. Its sponsor said some of their concerns will be addressed, but other provisions will remain.

Republican Senator Jerry Cirino said he introduced the bill because he thinks liberal bias in Ohio's public universities is out of hand.