(ONN) – Ohio State students will not have freedom of expression this year when it comes to decorating communal dorm spaces.

The passage of Ohio Senate Bill 1 and new federal mandates regarding expression at Ohio’s colleges and universities is already impacting Ohio State University.

In years past, common areas of the school dormitories could be decorated at the discretion of the students with oversight from residence hall advisors.

This year, the school has mandated that the themes must represent Ohio State spirit, scarlet and gray, block-o and Brutus Buckeye.

Chalk-drawn promotional slogans and political messaging on sidewalks are also prohibited.