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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 125: Regards excused school absences for 4-H and FFA programs

HB 125 requires Ohio school districts to grant excused absences for students in kindergarten through grade 12 to participate in scheduled 4-H and FFA programs. Students must provide the school principal with documentation of their participation, and schools must allow them to make up missed work without penalty to their grades. The bill excludes absences during state standardized testing periods or when a student is suspended, expelled, or otherwise disciplined for activities that would prevent participation in educational trips. This policy directly affects K-12 students involved in these agricultural youth programs by ensuring their school attendance records reflect participation in approved activities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 125 enhances student programs (4-H, FFA) by requiring excused absences and protecting academic standing, thereby expanding educational access within K-12 schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 25: Establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program

To enact sections 3301.96 and 3333.89 of the Revised Code to establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, to require the Department of Education and Workforce to hire a full-time school foster care liaison, and to make an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 25 makes an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, directly engaging in government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes a scholarship program, mandates a foster care liaison, and appropriates funds, directly expanding educational access and support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires the hiring of a full-time school foster care liaison, creating a new employment position.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 464: Exempt military-certified child care providers from licensure

To amend section 5104.02 of the Revised Code to exempt from licensure family child care providers certified by a branch of the United States armed forces.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill facilitates child care for military families by exempting certified providers from licensure, potentially expanding access to early childhood education/care.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill exempts military-certified child care providers from state licensure, easing regulations for those serving military families, which includes veterans.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 437: Enact the Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act

To amend sections 3313.5310, 3707.58, 3707.59, 4723.24, 4723.28, 4723.99, 4730.14, 4730.25, 4730.99, 4731.22, 4731.281, and 4731.99 and to enact sections 3707.591, 4723.484, 4730.46, 4731.89, and 5164.21 of the Revised Code regarding cardiac monitoring for youth and to name the amendments and enactments by this act the Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill enacts a new act for cardiac monitoring for youth and involves Medicaid, implying increased government spending and appropriations for healthcare services.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill, titled 'Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act,' amends section 3313.5310 (related to school boards) and lists 'Education' and 'Primary and Secondary Education' as subjects. This indicates it would advance student health and safety within K-12 s...85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill enacts the 'Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act' specifically for youth, directly advancing health services and public health in the Healthcare topic area.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 129: Limit ability to reallocate certain school property tax millage

To amend sections 319.301 and 5705.314 of the Revised Code to limit the ability of school districts to reallocate unvoted property tax millage and to include certain property and school district income taxes in the calculation of a school district's effective millage floor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 129 directly amends how school property and income taxes are calculated and reallocated, promoting fiscal responsibility in managing tax revenue for schools.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill limits school districts' ability to reallocate certain property tax millage, thereby restricting their financial flexibility in managing educational funds.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 186: Regards school district property taxes, school funding formula

To amend sections 319.301, 323.08, 323.152, 323.155, 323.158, 3317.017, 3317.02, 3317.021, 3317.16, 4503.06, 4503.065, and 4503.0610 and to enact section 319.303 of the Revised Code to authorize a reduction in school district property taxes affected by a millage floor that would limit increases in such taxes according to inflation and to require a corresponding adjustment in the school funding formula.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits increases, providing tax relief for property owners.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits future increases, directly restricting a key funding source for education.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 186 authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits increases, which can make housing more affordable for property owners.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 500: Designate a school JROTC program as a career-technical ed program

To enact sections 3313.907 and 3317.166 of the Revised Code to designate a JROTC program offered by a school district as a career-technical education program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDesignating JROTC as a career-technical education program likely makes it eligible for specific state funding streams allocated to CTE, impacting state budgets and appropriations.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates JROTC as a career-technical education program (HB 500), formally integrating and enhancing student program offerings within K-12 schools.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignating JROTC as career-technical education strengthens a program closely tied to military service, indirectly supporting the military community and future veterans.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 326: Regards the Classic Learning Test entrance exam

House Bill 326 addresses the Classic Learning Test (CLT) entrance exam. The bill proposes to amend an existing section of the Revised Code and enact a new section, specifically defining how the CLT is regarded under state law. This legislation directly affects students who may take the CLT and educational institutions by establishing its role as an entrance exam.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill defines and establishes the role of the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an entrance exam under state law, integrating an assessment tool into the education system.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed both · Ohio · House Feb 11, 2026

HCR 22: Encourage students to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence

To encourage students in grades one through twelve to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025-2026 school year in celebration of its 250th anniversary.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill encourages K-12 students to read a historical document in class, enhancing civic education within the curriculum.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Ohio · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 485: Enact the Baby Olivia Act

HB 485, titled the Baby Olivia Act, requires Ohio public schools to include human growth and development instruction within health education courses. This policy change directly affects K-12 students and school districts by mandating specific curriculum content. The bill amends several education-related sections of the Revised Code and adds new Section 3313.6034 to implement this requirement. The key provision is the inclusion of age-appropriate human growth and development education as part of standard health curriculum.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 485 requires Ohio public schools to include specific human growth and development instruction, thereby expanding and strengthening the mandated curriculum within health education.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates human growth and development instruction in health education, strengthening public health literacy and promoting preventative health knowledge.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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