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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 907: Enact the Food Literacy and Nutrition Education Act

To amend section 3301.0718 and to enact section 3301.0733 of the Revised Code to enact the Food Literacy and Nutrition Education Act to require the Department of Education and Workforce to adopt food literacy standards for grades kindergarten through twelve.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates food literacy standards for K-12, enhancing student education and access to nutrition knowledge.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health

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in committee · Ohio · House May 27, 2026

HB 953: Support Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio program

HB 953 allocates state funds to support the fifth year of a program run by Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio. This legislation provides financial resources specifically for the organization's financial literacy education initiatives. The bill directs the Director of Budget and Management to track these funds and ensures they are used strictly for the designated program's operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to support financial literacy education, directly increasing funding for a public service program.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funds to support financial literacy education initiatives in K-12 schools, directly enhancing student programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 13, 2026

HR 384: Honoring the Oakwood High School speech and debate team on winning the 2026 OSDA State Championship.

This bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the Oakwood High School speech and debate team for winning the 2026 Ohio Speech and Debate Association State Championship. The measure expresses appreciation for the students' achievements and their demonstrated dedication to excellence, noting that they have won the title for the second consecutive year. Upon passage, the Clerk of the House will send an official copy of the resolution to the team as a gesture of congratulations. The bill does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves solely to honor the students' accomplishments.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes student achievement in a school program, expressing appreciation for dedication to excellence.70% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Ohio · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SR 345: Honoring the University of Mount Union engineering team as a 2025 IEEE Champion.

This resolution honors the University of Mount Union engineering team for winning first place in a student hardware design competition at the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society Symposium. The bill specifically recognizes the team's achievement in creating a device capable of locating hidden radio transmitters and commends their advisor, Dr. Glauco Fontgalland, for his leadership. It formally congratulates the students and their mentor, then directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the university team.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a university engineering team's achievement, recognizing student success and faculty leadership in STEM education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 820: Require school radon testing; create home radon tax credits

To amend sections 5747.98 and 5751.98 and to enact sections 3301.93, 3313.861, 3314.861, 3326.861, 3328.861, 5747.88, and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to require radon testing in school facilities, create home radon mitigation income and commercial activity tax credits, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credits for home radon mitigation and appropriates funds for school testing, directly funding public health and education services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates radon testing in schools to improve facility safety and student health, directly enhancing the educational environment.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates radon testing in schools and offers tax credits for home mitigation, directly addressing indoor air pollution and protecting public health.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates radon testing in schools and offers tax credits for home mitigation, directly protecting public health and reducing exposure to a known carcinogen.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 400: Regards designation of high-quality youth development programs

To enact section 3301.96 of the Revised Code to provide for the designation of high-quality youth development programs by the Director of Education and Workforce.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates high-quality youth development programs, enhancing student programs and educational access.85% confidence

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passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 422: Prohibit certain offenders from school or child care premises

To amend sections 2950.13, 2950.99, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 2950.036, 2950.044, and 3313.475 of the Revised Code to prohibit tier II and tier III sex offender/child-victim offenders from knowingly being present on school premises or preschool or child care center premises.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts high-risk sex offenders from schools, enhancing public safety and protecting vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prohibits sex offenders from school premises, directly protecting students and enhancing school safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood School Safety

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 416: Regards board of education members deployed on active duty

To amend sections 3.17 and 3313.11 and to enact section 3313.111 of the Revised Code regarding school district board of education members deployed on active duty in the United States Armed Forces or Ohio National Guard.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects the ability of educators to serve on school boards while deployed, supporting teacher retention and educational leadership.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes and accommodates active duty military members serving on school boards, supporting veteran service and employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 357: Authorizing the Ohio Youth Leadership Association to use the Ohio House Chambers to conduct its 2025 model legislature.

This bill authorizes the Ohio Youth Leadership Association to use the Ohio House Chambers to hold its 2025 model legislature event. The legislation allows students to participate in a simulation of the state legislative process, giving them hands-on experience with how laws are created and debated. The bill requires that the event take place in 2026, contingent on the availability of the facilities, and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the organization. This procedural measure does not change any laws but instead grants permission for an educational program to use state facilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables student participation in model legislature, enhancing civic education and providing hands-on learning experience for K-12 students.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 797: Enact the Ohio Students and Families Workforce Strengthening Act

To establish the Social Work Apprenticeship Retention and Training (SMART) Internship Program, to name this act the Ohio Students and Families Workforce Strengthening Act, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation to fund the SMART Internship Program, directly advancing budget allocation for workforce development.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes internship program for social work education, enhancing workforce training and educational access in higher education.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes internship program for social work apprentices, strengthening workforce training and retention in labor sector75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Apprenticeships

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