Education (Higher Education)

introduced · Ohio · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 994: Enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act

To amend section 5751.98 and to enact sections 3333.46 and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act to authorize and offer tax incentives for qualified education partnerships between institutions of higher education and private employers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill authorizes tax incentives to foster partnerships between higher education institutions and private employers, strengthening educational access and workforce development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Tags Economic Development

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introduced · Ohio · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 462: Enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act

To amend section 5751.98 and to enact sections 3333.46 and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act to authorize and offer tax incentives for qualified education partnerships between institutions of higher education and private employers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enacts tax incentives for education partnerships, aligning with indicators for supporting taxation by providing tax relief to promote economic development and education.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax incentives for partnerships between higher education and private employers, aiming to strengthen economic ties and support educational institutions.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives Career & Technical Education Higher Education Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 854: Provide tuition-free public higher education; levy taxes

To amend sections 319.202, 319.54, 5747.02, 5747.03, and 5747.07 and to enact section 3345.012 of the Revised Code to provide a state-subsidized, tuition-free public higher education to Ohio students and to increase and levy taxes to fund that subsidy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly funds tuition-free higher education by increasing and levying taxes, directly advancing the budget and taxation topic.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tuition-free public higher education and increases funding via taxes, directly expanding educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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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 793: Regards cost of attendance at institutions of higher education

To enact section 3333.0421 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 381.400 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly regarding cost of attendance at institutions of higher education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses cost of attendance at higher education institutions, which relates to educational access and affordability, supporting students' ability to attend college.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 698: Enact the S.B. 1 Compliance Supplemental Appropriation Act

To amend sections 113.70, 113.73, 3345.45, and 3345.454; to enact sections 107.037, 3345.0220, 3345.0221, and 3345.0222; and to repeal section 3345.456 of the Revised Code to enact the S.B. 1 Compliance Supplemental Appropriation Act regarding the operation of state institutions of higher education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enacts supplemental appropriations for state higher education institutions, directly allocating additional state funds to support public education operations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides supplemental funding for state higher education institutions via appropriation to comply with S.B. 1, directly advancing funding for higher education as per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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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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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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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 Feb 12, 2025

HB 91: Establish Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Accelerator Program

HB 91 creates the Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Accelerator Program within Ohio's Department of Higher Education to advance research and develop treatments for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The program, administered by the Brain Injury Research Foundation as a public-private partnership, funds research grants for universities and other entities that provide matching funds from private or federal sources. Key provisions require annual progress reports to state agencies (including health and veterans services), independent audits, and an oversight board with diverse university representation to ensure accountability. This program directly affects research institutions, the foundation, and state agencies managing TBI-related services, with funding allocated for fiscal years 2026 and beyond.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 91 creates a program within the Department of Higher Education and funds research grants for universities, directly supporting higher education institutions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 91 establishes and funds a program to advance research and develop treatments for traumatic brain injuries, directly strengthening health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHB 91 funds TBI research & treatment. TBIs are a major health concern for veterans, so improved treatments would directly benefit veteran healthcare.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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