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signed · Ohio · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 455: Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW

HB 455 is a procedural bill that amends and repeals numerous outdated sections of Ohio's education law related to public school operations and the Department of Education and Workforce. It streamlines the legal code by removing obsolete provisions without changing current school practices or creating new requirements. This bill directly affects all public schools and the Department of Education and Workforce across Ohio by updating the statutory framework governing their operations. The summary focuses solely on the procedural nature of the changes, as no substantive policy shifts are described in the abstract.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 455 streamlines Ohio's education law by removing obsolete provisions, which improves the statutory framework for public school operations and the Department of Education and Workforce.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

signed · Ohio · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 276: Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

SB 276 ratifies the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, enabling Ohio to join a multi-state agreement. This allows school psychologists licensed in Ohio to practice in other participating states without obtaining additional licenses. The key provision removes licensing barriers for these professionals, directly affecting school psychologists seeking to work across state lines within the compact. The bill implements this by enacting specific provisions in Ohio's Revised Code.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 276 supports education by removing licensing barriers for school psychologists, facilitating their ability to practice and provide essential services within schools across states.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 276 removes licensing barriers for school psychologists, who provide mental health services, potentially improving access to these professionals within the healthcare sector.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 276 removes licensing barriers for school psychologists, expanding their employment opportunities and professional mobility across state lines.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 319: Enact the Clinical Teaching Subsidy Reform Act

To enact section 3333.89 of the Revised Code to enact the Clinical Teaching Subsidy Reform Act regarding the state university clinical teaching subsidy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill enacts a reform act for a state university clinical teaching subsidy, directly involving state appropriations and spending, and is categorized under 'Finance and Appropriations.'90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill concerns a 'Clinical Teaching Subsidy Reform Act' for state universities, directly impacting teacher training and higher education, which supports educators and educational access.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill reforms a subsidy for 'clinical teaching' at state universities. This term often refers to practical training for healthcare professionals, indirectly supporting their education.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 129: Limit ability to reallocate certain school property tax millage

To amend sections 319.301 and 5705.314 of the Revised Code to limit the ability of school districts to reallocate unvoted property tax millage and to include certain property and school district income taxes in the calculation of a school district's effective millage floor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 129 directly amends how school property and income taxes are calculated and reallocated, promoting fiscal responsibility in managing tax revenue for schools.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill limits school districts' ability to reallocate certain property tax millage, thereby restricting their financial flexibility in managing educational funds.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Education

signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 186: Regards school district property taxes, school funding formula

To amend sections 319.301, 323.08, 323.152, 323.155, 323.158, 3317.017, 3317.02, 3317.021, 3317.16, 4503.06, 4503.065, and 4503.0610 and to enact section 319.303 of the Revised Code to authorize a reduction in school district property taxes affected by a millage floor that would limit increases in such taxes according to inflation and to require a corresponding adjustment in the school funding formula.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits increases, providing tax relief for property owners.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits future increases, directly restricting a key funding source for education.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 186 authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits increases, which can make housing more affordable for property owners.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes 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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