The bill, also known as the "Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act," ended up on DeWine's desk after the Senate passed it 20 to 11 on Wednesday.

Senate Bill 1 eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion programs, prevents faculty strikes and bans schools from weighing in on controversial topics.

Students, teachers and civil rights groups are calling on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to veto legislation that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and make other sweeping changes to public colleges in the state.