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passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 500: Designate a school JROTC program as a career-technical ed program

To enact sections 3313.907 and 3317.166 of the Revised Code to designate a JROTC program offered by a school district as a career-technical education program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDesignating JROTC as a career-technical education program likely makes it eligible for specific state funding streams allocated to CTE, impacting state budgets and appropriations.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates JROTC as a career-technical education program (HB 500), formally integrating and enhancing student program offerings within K-12 schools.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignating JROTC as career-technical education strengthens a program closely tied to military service, indirectly supporting the military community and future veterans.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 326: Regards the Classic Learning Test entrance exam

House Bill 326 addresses the Classic Learning Test (CLT) entrance exam. The bill proposes to amend an existing section of the Revised Code and enact a new section, specifically defining how the CLT is regarded under state law. This legislation directly affects students who may take the CLT and educational institutions by establishing its role as an entrance exam.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill defines and establishes the role of the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an entrance exam under state law, integrating an assessment tool into the education system.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed both · Ohio · House Feb 11, 2026

HCR 22: Encourage students to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence

To encourage students in grades one through twelve to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025-2026 school year in celebration of its 250th anniversary.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill encourages K-12 students to read a historical document in class, enhancing civic education within the curriculum.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Ohio · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 88: Regards drug trafficking, human trafficking, and fentanyl

HB 88 increases penalties for drug trafficking above specific quantities and prohibits organized human trafficking. It requires all Ohio schools and colleges to implement fentanyl awareness education and prevention policies. The bill also designates August as "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month" to promote public education. These provisions directly affect drug traffickers, educational institutions, and the general public through heightened penalties and prevention efforts. The law amends multiple sections of the Ohio Revised Code to enact these specific policy changes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill increases penalties for drug trafficking and prohibits organized human trafficking, aligning with expanding criminalization and increasing mandatory sentences.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates fentanyl awareness education and prevention policies in all Ohio schools and colleges, and promotes public education through 'Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month'.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates fentanyl awareness education and prevention policies in schools and designates a public awareness month, directly supporting public health programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Ohio · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 486: Enact the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act

HB 486, the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, changes Ohio state education laws to allow teachers in public schools and state colleges to teach about Christianity's influence on U.S. history and culture. It amends specific sections of the Revised Code to explicitly permit this curriculum content in classrooms. The bill directly affects public school educators and faculty at state universities by expanding allowable teaching topics. This policy change modifies current restrictions on classroom instruction regarding religious influences in historical and cultural contexts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 486 expands allowable teaching topics for educators in public schools and state colleges, explicitly permitting new curriculum content.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · Ohio · House Jan 19, 2026

HB 57: Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs

HB 57 requires Ohio schools to establish written policies allowing trained staff to administer overdose reversal drugs (like naloxone) during opioid overdose emergencies. It directly affects school staff, administrators, and students by creating clear protocols for emergency response. Key provisions include mandating staff training on drug administration, specifying when and how the drugs may be used, and requiring documentation of each administration. The bill aims to enable swift, life-saving interventions in school settings without requiring individual prescriptions for each incident. These changes apply to all public and private schools operating within Ohio.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 57 strengthens K-12 schools by mandating policies and staff training for emergency overdose response, protecting students and staff within the educational environment.88% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 57 mandates policies for administering life-saving overdose reversal drugs, directly improving access to emergency health services and public health response within schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 57 improves workplace safety for school staff by mandating training and clear protocols for administering overdose reversal drugs, enhancing emergency response capabilities.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

vetoed · Ohio · Senate Dec 3, 2025

SB 50: Regards age and schooling certificates, minor work hours

SB 50 amends Ohio law to update requirements for minors under sixteen working. It changes the rules for age verification, schooling certificates, and maximum work hours for young workers. The bill directly affects employers hiring minors and the minors themselves, requiring updated documentation and limiting work time. These changes aim to clarify and strengthen protections for young workers while ensuring compliance with educational obligations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill updates minor work rules, including schooling certificates and work hour limits, explicitly aiming to ensure compliance with educational obligations for young workers.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 50 aims to 'clarify and strengthen protections for young workers' and 'limit work time' for minors, directly advancing worker protections within Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 27, 2025

SB 1: Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act

To amend sections 3335.02, 3335.09, 3337.01, 3339.01, 3341.02, 3343.02, 3344.01, 3345.45, 3350.10, 3352.01, 3356.01, 3359.01, 3361.01, 3362.01, 3364.01, 4117.14, and 4117.15; to enact new section 3333.045 and sections 3345.029, 3345.0216, 3345.0217, 3345.0218, 3345.0219, 3345.382, 3345.451, 3345.452, 3345.453, 3345.454, 3345.455, 3345.456, 3345.591, 3345.80, and 3345.88; and to repeal section 3333.045 of the Revised Code to enact the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act regarding the operation of state institutions of higher education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill's title, "Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act," explicitly states its intent to advance higher education, directly aligning with a supportive stance for the Education topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 48: Modify tax deductions for 529 plan and ABLE account contributions

HB 48 modifies Ohio's income tax deductions for contributions to 529 college savings plans and ABLE accounts (for people with disabilities). It changes the deduction limits outlined in the Revised Code, affecting Ohio taxpayers who contribute to these accounts. The bill adjusts how much individuals can deduct from their state taxable income for these specific savings contributions. This directly impacts residents using these accounts for education or disability-related expenses. The change alters the state tax benefit structure for these financial tools without altering federal rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill modifies income tax deductions, directly impacting taxation and fiscal management. Such modifications often aim to provide tax relief or refine existing tax benefits.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 48 modifies tax deductions for 529 college savings plans. Changes to these deductions typically aim to incentivize saving for education, thereby expanding financial access to higher education.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill modifies tax deductions for ABLE accounts, which help people with disabilities save for expenses, including healthcare, without losing benefits. This supports financial planning for a population with significant healthcare needs.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 127: Permit schools to withhold directory information

To amend sections 149.381, 149.43, and 3319.321 of the Revised Code to permit schools to withhold directory information and to remove directory information from the public record definition.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationGrants schools discretion to withhold directory information, enabling better protection of student privacy within the educational system.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill strengthens data privacy by allowing schools to withhold directory information and remove it from public records, directly protecting personal data.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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