Education

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Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill encourages K-12 students to read a historical document in class, enhancing civic education within the curriculum.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education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 485: Enact the Baby Olivia Act

HB 485, titled the Baby Olivia Act, requires Ohio public schools to include human growth and development instruction within health education courses. This policy change directly affects K-12 students and school districts by mandating specific curriculum content. The bill amends several education-related sections of the Revised Code and adds new Section 3313.6034 to implement this requirement. The key provision is the inclusion of age-appropriate human growth and development education as part of standard health curriculum.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 485 requires Ohio public schools to include specific human growth and development instruction, thereby expanding and strengthening the mandated curriculum within health education.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates human growth and development instruction in health education, strengthening public health literacy and promoting preventative health knowledge.80% 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

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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signed · Ohio · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 43: Waive minimum instructional hours for specified high school

HB 43 proposes to waive the required minimum instructional hours specifically for Ashtabula Lakeside High School. This measure is intended to provide flexibility to the school because its building is currently unusable. If passed, the bill would allow the high school to operate without meeting the standard instructional hour requirements for a specified period.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides flexibility to a high school with an unusable building, allowing it to continue providing education and protecting student access during a crisis.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

passed · Ohio · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 28: Eliminate the authority to levy replacement property tax levies

To amend sections 319.301, 319.302, 523.06, 1545.21, 3316.041, 3316.06, 3358.11, 3505.06, 5705.03, 5705.218, 5705.2111, 5705.221, 5705.233, 5705.261, and 5705.412 and to repeal section 5705.192 of the Revised Code to eliminate the authority to levy replacement property tax levies.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly eliminates the authority to levy replacement property tax levies, directly restricting government's revenue-generating capacity and fiscal tools.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill eliminates the authority for replacement property tax levies, a significant funding source for K-12 schools, potentially defunding or limiting their financial resources.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 28 eliminates the authority to levy replacement property tax levies, which could reduce property tax burdens for homeowners, thereby increasing housing affordability.82% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

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