Education (K-12 Education)

passed · Ohio · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 156: Regards the success sequence curriculum

SB 156 proposes to establish a "success sequence curriculum" by enacting new sections of the Revised Code, specifically 3301.0717 and 3313.6025. This bill would introduce new educational provisions, likely affecting public schools and their students. The provided abstract does not detail the specific content or requirements of this curriculum.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill proposes to establish a new 'success sequence curriculum' and introduce new educational provisions, indicating an active measure within the education system.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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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

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 369: Change diagnostic assessments for grades kindergarten through 3

To amend sections 3301.079 and 3301.0715 of the Revised Code to change diagnostic assessments for grades kindergarten through two to end-of-year nationally norm-referenced diagnostic assessments and for the third grade to beginning-of-year nationally norm-referenced diagnostic assessments.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 369 amends diagnostic assessment practices for K-3, changing them to nationally norm-referenced assessments, which refines educational evaluation.80% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Testing & Assessment

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 187: Require school districts to provide a moment of silence each day

HB 187 would require Ohio public school districts to schedule a daily moment of silence for prayer, reflection, or meditation on moral, philosophical, or patriotic themes, instead of allowing them to choose whether to do so. This applies to all K-12 school districts and specifies that participation must be voluntary, with no student required to join, including if it conflicts with their religious beliefs. The bill also prohibits school policies that promote religion or restrict students’ free expression of religious beliefs in schools. It repeals the current optional language in Ohio law to implement this mandatory daily practice.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 187 mandates a daily moment of silence for K-12 schools, adding a required activity to the school day which enhances the student experience through reflection or meditation.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 23, 2025

HR 164: Honoring the Delaware Area Career Center video production team as a 2025 Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference Champion.

HR 164 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Delaware Area Career Center video production team for winning the 2025 Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference championship. It directly recognizes this specific high school team's achievement in a national business competition. The bill contains no policy changes, funding, or obligations - it solely serves to formally acknowledge their accomplishment through congressional recognition. This is a non-binding tribute with no impact on laws or government operations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill formally honors a high school team's achievement in a national competition, implicitly supporting student programs and educational excellence.80% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Ohio · House May 28, 2025

HR 137: Honoring the Whitmer High School media arts program as a 2025 Business Professionals of America National Champion.

This resolution honors Whitmer High School's media arts program for winning the 2025 Business Professionals of America National Championship. It serves as a symbolic recognition of the program's achievement with no direct policy impact or funding changes. The bill is purely ceremonial, acknowledging the school's accomplishment through a non-binding congressional resolution.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a high school media arts program for national achievement, symbolically recognizing and advancing excellence in K-12 education.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SR 20: Authorizing Ohio YMCA Youth and Government to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on January 30-31, 2025, and March 20-21, 2025.

This bill (SR 20) authorizes the Ohio YMCA Youth and Government program to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms for its High School State Assemblies on specific dates in 2025 (January 30-31 and March 20-21). It directly affects high school students participating in the program, providing them hands-on experience in state legislative facilities. The resolution permits this use contingent on facility availability, aiming to help students understand government operations and legislation processes through real-world exposure. The bill does not create new policy but facilitates educational access to state government spaces.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes state facilities for a high school youth program, providing hands-on educational experience in government and enhancing student programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 93: Create new school financing system with state property, sales tax

To declare the General Assembly's intent to establish a new school financing system that provides a statewide per-pupil funding payment to public and chartered nonpublic schools based on a single statewide property tax and increased state sales tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly establishes a new school financing system funded by a statewide property tax and increased state sales tax, directly advancing taxation and state spending within the budget.100% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes a new statewide financing system to provide per-pupil funding to public and nonpublic schools, directly supporting education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget K-12 Education School Choice School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HCR 25: Encourage study of Declaration of Independence during U.S. 250th

To encourage students in grades one through twelve to read, study, and discuss 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 study the Declaration of Independence, enhancing curriculum and student programs within education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 62: Regards the College Credit Plus Program

HB 62 clarifies and strengthens requirements for colleges participating in Ohio's College Credit Plus Program, which allows high school students to earn college credit. It mandates colleges to follow specific admission standards (using GPA and exam scores), send timely enrollment notices to students and schools, assign academic advisors, and provide professional development for high school teachers teaching college courses. The bill also clarifies how state funds are paid to colleges based on course delivery method (e.g., campus, online, or at high schools), ensuring consistent funding while requiring colleges to track program data and promote the program. This directly affects participating colleges, high schools, and students enrolled in the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 62 clarifies how state funds are paid to colleges, indicating a focus on strengthening fiscal management and accountability for government spending within the program.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 62 strengthens the College Credit Plus program, supports teachers with professional development, and enhances educational access for high school students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

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