SR 351 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Honoring Melissa Kowalski as the recipient of the 2026 NSTA Shell Science Teaching Award.

This bill formally recognizes Melissa Kowalski, a science teacher at Put-in-Bay Schools, as the recipient of the 2026 NSTA Shell Science Teaching Award. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial resolution to honor her career achievements and national recognition. The Senate will send an official copy of this acknowledgment to Ms. Kowalski to celebrate her contributions to education.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026

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As Introduced → As Adopted by the Senate · 2 edits

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The primary changes are technical formatting updates that restructure the bill from a multi-page layout with line numbers into a single, continuous text block. The substantive language, including the resolution to honor Melissa Kowalski and the specific details of the award, remains unchanged.

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The document layout was consolidated from a multi-page format with line numbers and headers into a single continuous text block, removing page breaks and line number markers.

The header section was reorganized to place the bill title and session information before the sponsor's name, whereas the original version placed the sponsor's name first.

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors