Kenyon College updates restroom policy to comply with Ohio law

Kenyon College has revised its restroom policy to comply with a new Ohio law requiring gender-specific facilities. This change follows legal pressure from America First Legal, which claimed the college violated the law by maintaining gender-neutral restrooms. Previously, Kenyon believed the law applied only to student facilities. After discussions with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the college acknowledged that the law affects all multi-occupancy restrooms on campus, including those in administrative and academic buildings. The updated guidelines were communicated to the college community on March 13, 2025. The changes come amid increased scrutiny of campus policies regarding gender identity and restroom access.