Education

in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SCR 16: Urge Congress to dismantle United States Department of Education

SCR 16 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Ohio Assembly urging Congress to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. It does not affect individuals or change laws, but expresses support for ending federal control over K-12 education. The resolution directs Ohio to develop a plan to assume state control of federal education programs (like Title I funding and special education), including creating legislation and coordinating with other states. Key mechanisms include forming a task force to inventory federal programs and draft statutory changes, and collaborating with Congress to seek waivers or transfers of authority. The resolution was introduced in February 2026 and referred to committee.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly seeks to dismantle U.S. Department of Education and end federal control over K-12 education, directly opposing federal oversight of education policy and programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice School Funding

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passed · Ohio · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SR 281: Authorizing the Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on April 9-11, 2026.

This Senate Resolution (SR 281) authorizes the Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms for its Ohio Youth in Government Program on April 9-11, 2026. It directly affects student participants in the program, who will gain hands-on experience in state government operations. The resolution permits facility use contingent on availability, supporting the organization's educational mission to help students understand legislative processes. This is a procedural authorization with no new policy or legal requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes facility use for youth government program, enhancing student experiential learning in legislative processes per resolution's educational mission.85% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 643: Limit EdChoice expansion scholarship based on income

To amend section 3310.032 of the Revised Code to limit the EdChoice expansion scholarship to families with a federal adjusted gross income of $500,000 or less.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesLimits EdChoice scholarship expansion eligibility to cap state spending on education programs, restricting government expenditure.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly limits EdChoice scholarship expansion to $500k AGI families, restricting program access and expansion per education policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 345: Create Higher Ed Evidence-Based Innovation Fund, Grant Program

To enact section 3333.1211 of the Revised Code to create the Higher Education Evidence-Based Innovation Fund and Grant Program and to require the Chancellor of Higher Education to conduct a study on retrenchment processes at state institutions of higher education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state fund for higher education innovation, directing budget resources to support public education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates grant program funding higher ed innovation, directly advancing educational funding and programs within higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 660: Regards the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program

The context provided does not include details about the specific changes proposed in HB 660 or the provisions of section 5919.34 of the Revised Code. Without information on what the amendment to the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program would actually alter (such as eligibility criteria, funding, or application processes), a summary of its concrete policy changes cannot be generated. The bill's title and abstract indicate it relates to amending the scholarship program, but the specific mechanisms or who it directly affects are not described in the provided text. A complete summary requires details about the proposed amendments, which are not included here.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill amends Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program, providing educational funding/access for military members, aligning with higher education support indicators.70% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 661: Bar middle or high school athlete from earning NIL compensation

To enact sections 3373.01, 3373.02, and 3373.03 of the Revised Code to prohibit a middle or high school athlete from earning compensation from the athlete's name, image, or likeness.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts K-12 student athletes' NIL compensation, limiting educational opportunities tied to school sports programs per bill's explicit prohibition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 644: Create Higher Ed Evidence-Based Innovation Fund, Grant Program

To enact section 3333.1211 of the Revised Code to create the Higher Education Evidence-Based Innovation Fund and Grant Program and to require the Chancellor of Higher Education to conduct a study on retrenchment processes at state institutions of higher education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state fund for higher education innovation, allocating budget resources to support public education programs per bill's explicit funding mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates a new grant fund for higher education innovation, directly increasing funding and supporting institutional program development in higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 332: Dissolve academic distress comms; require student support teams

To amend sections 133.06, 505.431, 3302.036, 3302.042, 3302.16, 3302.17, 3310.03, 3311.29, 3313.951, and 3314.102; to enact new section 3302.10; and to repeal sections 3302.10, 3302.103, 3302.11, 3302.111, and 3302.12 of the Revised Code and to repeal Sections 4, 5, and 6 of H.B. 70 of the 131st General Assembly to dissolve academic distress commissions and to instead require student support teams for certain low-performing school buildings and to authorize a law enforcement agency to provide school resource officer services to a chartered nonpublic school.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReplaces academic distress commissions with student support teams for low-performing schools, enhancing targeted educational interventions and student access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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passed · Ohio · Senate Apr 23, 2025

SR 108: Honoring the Youngstown State University women’s bowling team as the 2025 NCAA Champion.

This bill honors the Youngstown State University women's bowling team. It officially recognizes their achievement as the 2025 NCAA Champion.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill honors a university's achievement, which is a form of positive recognition for higher education and implicitly supports the institution and its programs.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 422: Enact Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy–Act III: Triumph of the Taxpayer

To amend sections 345.02, 511.07, 757.02, and 3318.06 and to enact section 5705.171 of the Revised Code to increase the approval threshold required for passage of certain property taxes and to name this act the Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy – Act Three: The Triumph of the Taxpayer.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill increases the approval threshold for property taxes, making it harder to pass and collect tax revenue, thereby limiting government's fiscal capacity.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill increases the approval threshold for certain property taxes, including those for school facilities (3318.06), potentially limiting school funding.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill increases approval threshold for property taxes, limiting funding for public services and potential housing initiatives, thus restricting the topic area.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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