Ohio Bathroom Bill
- Ishaan Satija
- Jan 30
- 1 min read
Intro
Ohio schools now have to sort bathroom use by a student’s sex at birth. For transgender and nonbinary students, this turns a simple daily routine into something that can feel unsafe or humiliating.
What Changed
Starting in February 2025, students are required to use school bathrooms that match their biological sex under state law. Districts must rewrite policies, retrain staff, and explain the new rules to families. Some students will now be directed away from the bathrooms they have used for years. Others may be pushed toward nurse offices or single stalls, which can mean longer walks, missed class time, and more attention from peers.
What to Watch Next
Watch for legal challenges that argue the policy conflicts with federal protections for students. Also, watch how many districts quietly add more single-user or gender-neutral restrooms to reduce conflict, even while they follow the letter of the state law.
