Education (School Funding)

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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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 44: Allow students to concurrently receive certain state scholarships

To amend sections 3310.034, 3310.51, and 3310.52 of the Revised Code to permit students to concurrently receive an Educational Choice scholarship or Pilot Project scholarship and either an Autism or Jon Peterson Special Needs scholarship and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' which directly involves government spending and funding for state scholarships, aligning with fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill allows students to concurrently receive multiple state scholarships, expanding their financial access to educational programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SJR 4: CA: Authorize bonds to refund school debt; create education fund

Proposing to enact Section 12 of Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to conditionally authorize the issuance of state obligations to refund pending school district obligations, to conditionally waive, beginning in 2027, the requirement that schools levy property taxes to pay debt charges on their obligations, and to conditionally authorize a treasury fund that is restricted exclusively to educational purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes state obligations for school debt, conditionally waives property taxes for school debt charges (providing tax relief), and creates a treasury fund for education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes bonds to refund school debt and creates a treasury fund restricted exclusively to educational purposes, directly funding and strengthening education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 562: Regards food for students with religious dietary restrictions

HB 562 allocates state funding to school districts to help them provide food options that meet students' religious dietary restrictions, such as halal, kosher, or vegetarian needs. The bill directly affects students with these restrictions and school nutrition programs responsible for meal planning. Its key mechanism is a specific appropriation (funding allocation) to support the development or expansion of compliant food services. This policy change requires schools to use the funds to improve dietary accommodations, without specifying exact menu requirements. The bill focuses on enabling schools to better serve religious dietary needs through financial support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 562 allocates state funding to school districts through a specific appropriation, directly impacting state budgets and government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 562 allocates state funding to school districts to provide food options for students with religious dietary restrictions, directly supporting school programs and student well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 562 allocates funding to school nutrition programs to provide specific dietary options. While for religious accommodation, ensuring proper nutrition for students contributes to public health, a component of the Healthcare topic.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding School Safety Student Health

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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

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding