Education (K-12 Education)

passed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HR 490: Honoring the Minster High School girls 4x800-meter relay team on winning the 2026 Division V State Championship.

This bill is a commemorative resolution that formally honors the Minster High School girls' 4x800-meter relay team for winning the 2026 Division V State Championship. The text specifically names the four athletes - Sophia Dirksen, Brynn Bornhorst, Joanna Topp, and Claire Bohman - and acknowledges their coach, Jessie Magoto, for their teamwork and performance. It directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to the school as a gesture of recognition.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors student athletic achievement, recognizing and validating student programs and efforts within the school system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Ohio · House Jul 1, 2026

HR 477: Honoring the Copley-Fairlawn Middle School Quiz Bowl team as the 2026 National Academic Quiz Tournaments Ohio State Champion.

This bill formally recognizes the Copley-Fairlawn Middle School Quiz Bowl team as the 2026 Ohio State Champion in the National Academic Quiz Tournaments. It specifically honors the student competitors and their coaches for their academic achievements and dedication to the sport. The legislation directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the school team as a tribute to their success.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors student academic achievement and recognizes educational programs, aligning with supporting student success.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Ohio · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SR 344: Honoring the Ridgewood High School AI for Youth team on winning the 2026 Ohio Presidential AI Challenge.

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the Ridgewood High School AI for Youth team for winning the 2026 Ohio Presidential AI Challenge. The measure recognizes the students' project, "Reading Reimagined," which uses artificial intelligence to help students improve their literacy skills. It expresses praise for the team's hard work and encourages them to continue striving for excellence in their future endeavors. Additionally, the resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the document to the students and their instructors.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes and encourages student innovation in literacy using AI, enhancing educational programs and student achievement.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill honors a student team using AI for literacy, promoting beneficial technology applications in education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 868: Regards high school instruction on peace officer interactions

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.6034 of the Revised Code regarding high school instruction on proper in-person interactions with peace officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates high school instruction on interactions with peace officers, enhancing public understanding and promoting police accountability.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates high school instruction on interactions with peace officers, enhancing student safety education and curriculum.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement K-12 Education School Safety

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 402: Honoring the Ottawa Hills High School Quiz Bowl team as the 2026 National Academic Quiz Tournaments Ohio State Small School Champion.

This bill formally recognizes the Ottawa Hills High School Quiz Bowl team as the 2026 National Academic Quiz Tournaments Ohio State Small School Champion. The legislation honors the students and their advisor, Tim Adkins, for their academic achievements and leadership. It directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to the school team as a tribute.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors academic achievement in quiz bowl, recognizing student excellence and supporting educational programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Ohio · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 442: Enact the Food Literacy Standards Act

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

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates the adoption of food literacy standards for K-12, enhancing student programs and educational curriculum.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health

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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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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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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 805: Create the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School license plate

This bill creates a specialty license plate in Ohio named after Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, allowing vehicle owners to purchase the plate and contribute funds to a designated state fund. The money collected from these license plate sales will be deposited into the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School license plate contribution fund, which is managed by the state registrar of motor vehicles. The bill amends existing Ohio Revised Code sections to establish this new plate and fund, following the same process used for other specialty plates that support various causes. Ohio residents who wish to support Paul Laurence Dunbar High School can purchase the plate, and the funds will be used for the school's benefit as determined by the fund's management.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates designated fund for Paul Laurence Dunbar High School through license plate sales, providing financial support to specific educational institution75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 800: Enact the Preschool for All Act

To amend sections 3301.50, 3301.53, 3301.54, 3301.56, 3313.48, 3313.64, 3313.646, 3313.842, 3313.98, 3313.981, 3314.03, 3314.08, 3317.011, 3317.0110, 3317.02, 3317.0213, 3317.03, 3321.01, 3321.05, 3323.02, 5753.021, and 5753.031 and to enact sections 3301.542, 3301.591, 3301.592, 3313.6415, and 3317.083 of the Revised Code to increase the rate of the sports gaming tax on certain operators, to require all-day kindergarten, to establish universal preschool programs, and to name this act the Preschool for All Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases sports gaming tax to fund universal preschool and all-day kindergarten, directly supporting education funding through taxation85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes universal preschool programs and requires all-day kindergarten, expanding educational access and early childhood education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood K-12 Education School Funding

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