Education (School Funding)

in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 880: Reimburse teacher stipends for science of reading education

HB 880 allocates $1,105,400 from the state treasury to reimburse school districts, community schools, and STEM schools for stipends paid to teachers. This funding is specifically intended to cover costs associated with professional development in the science of reading and evidence-based literacy instruction. The money will be transferred to the Literacy Improvement Fund to ensure these educational programs can continue without financial burden on local schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.1M from state treasury to fund teacher stipends for literacy education, directly increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates funding to reimburse teachers for professional development in literacy instruction, directly supporting educators and enhancing student education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Funding Teachers

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 884: Regards cost calculation of and GA intent for school financing

To amend sections 3317.011, 3317.012, 3317.018, 3317.0110, and 3317.022 and to enact section 3317.41 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 265.10, as subsequently amended, 265.150, 265.190, and 265.450 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly regarding base cost calculation and use in the public school financing system, to express the General Assembly's intent to secure a thorough and efficient system of common schools, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill amends school financing laws to express intent for a thorough and efficient system and mandates an appropriation, directly strengthening public education funding.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill amends school financing laws to secure a thorough and efficient system of common schools and makes an appropriation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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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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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 671: Regards school districts that challenge foundation funding

To enact section 3317.50 of the Revised Code regarding school districts that bring a legal action against the state challenging the calculation and distribution of foundation funding and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes specific appropriation for school foundation funding, directly advancing education budget allocation per Revised Code section 3317.50.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses legal challenges to foundation funding, ensuring stable distribution via appropriation, aligning with education funding protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 545: Enact the School Busing Improvement Act

To amend sections 3317.0212, 3327.01, and 3327.016; to enact new section 3327.021 and section 3317.071; and to repeal section 3327.021 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 265.10, 265.300, 512.10, and 516.10 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to enact the School Busing Improvement Act regarding transportation of students and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states its intent 'to make an appropriation,' directly impacting state budgets and government spending for school busing.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill enacts the 'School Busing Improvement Act' and makes an appropriation, directly supporting student transportation and thereby enhancing educational access and the functionality of K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill titled 'School Busing Improvement Act' and summary mentions 'transportation of students' and 'appropriation,' indicating funding and strengthening this transportation sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding School Transportation

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 97: Require public schools to provide meals and related services

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.8110 of the Revised Code to require public schools to provide meals and related services to students.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requires public schools to provide meals and related services, implying increased government spending and appropriations for public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates public schools provide meals and related services, enhancing student well-being and supporting educational access and programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill mandates public schools provide meals to students, directly supporting student nutrition and public health, which improves overall health outcomes and reduces food insecurity.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health

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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 · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 191: Regards disadvantaged pupil impact aid for certain schools

To enact section 3317.251 of the Revised Code regarding disadvantaged pupil impact aid for scholarship students attending chartered nonpublic schools and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly impacting state budgets and government spending by funding specific educational aid.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill provides disadvantaged pupil impact aid and an appropriation for scholarship students in nonpublic schools, directly increasing funding for education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 66: Include certain levies, taxes in school millage floor calculation

To amend section 319.301 of the Revised Code to include emergency levies, substitute levies, all inside millage, and school district income taxes in the calculation of a school district's effective millage floor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill strengthens the calculation for school district funding by including various levies and taxes in the effective millage floor, impacting taxation and government spending for public services.88% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill includes additional revenue sources in the school millage floor calculation, which likely strengthens the financial baseline for school districts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SB 127: Regards closure requirements for poor-performing public schools

To amend sections 3301.0712, 3302.03, 3302.034, 3302.036, 3302.12, 3313.413, 3314.012, 3314.016, 3314.017, 3314.0211, 3314.03, 3314.05, 3314.29, 3314.352, 3314.353, and 3314.354; to enact new section 3314.35 and section 3326.53; and to repeal sections 3314.35, 3314.351, 3314.355, and 3314.36 of the Revised Code regarding closure requirements or other actions for poor-performing public schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill regulates closure and actions for poor-performing public schools, aiming to improve overall education quality and accountability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding School Safety

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