Education

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 · House May 14, 2025

HB 269: Regards success sequence and character education curriculum

To amend sections 3313.60, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 3301.0717 and 3313.6031 of the Revised Code regarding success sequence and character education curriculum.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directly addresses curriculum by amending sections regarding success sequence and character education, indicating an intent to shape educational content.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 523: Enact the Future Educators Support Act

To enact sections 3319.66, 3319.70, 3345.84, and 6301.113 of the Revised Code to enact the Future Educators Support Act regarding financial support for student teachers and teaching as an in-demand job.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 523 enacts the Future Educators Support Act, providing 'financial support for student teachers,' which involves government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill explicitly provides financial support for student teachers and promotes teaching as an in-demand job, directly supporting educators and the education sector.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill provides financial support for student teachers and promotes teaching as an in-demand job, strengthening the labor market for educators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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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 Jan 29, 2025

SB 12: Regards community foundation charitable and institutional funds

To amend sections 1715.51, 3315.10, and 3315.41 and to enact sections 3314.55, 3315.43, and 3326.53 of the Revised Code to permit community foundations to create component funds of any charitable funds received by public schools and to classify some funds held by a community foundation as institutional funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill permits community foundations to manage charitable funds received by public schools, providing a mechanism for financial support and resource management for education.90% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 113: Prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.475 of the Revised Code to prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools, restricting curriculum and limiting educational programs within the K-12 system.95% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 106: Enact Alyssa's Law

To enact Alyssa's Law to establish a pilot grant program for public and chartered nonpublic schools to purchase panic alert systems or contract for artificial intelligence firearm detection software and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation' to fund a pilot grant program, directly involving government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill funds systems (panic alerts, AI firearm detection) for schools to enhance public safety and facilitate law enforcement response, strengthening a key aspect of criminal justice.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a pilot grant program with an appropriation for schools to acquire safety systems, directly protecting students and the educational environment.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes a grant program for schools to purchase panic alert systems and artificial intelligence firearm detection software, directly funding and advancing technology use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms School Safety Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 73: Enact Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, and 4112.01 and to enact section 3313.6612 of the Revised Code to enact the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act to prohibit discrimination against an individual based on hair texture and protective hair styles.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles, which is a protection of civil rights. Protecting civil rights is an indicator for supporting criminal justice reform.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles within educational settings, enhancing protection and fostering a more inclusive environment for students and staff.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill amends civil rights law (4112.01) to prohibit discrimination based on hair, which extends anti-discrimination protections to housing.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe CROWN Act prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles, directly protecting individuals' rights and employment standards within the 'Labor & Employment' topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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passed · Ohio · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 7: Regards student instruction on harmful effects of substance use

To amend sections 3313.60 and 3313.6024 and to enact sections 3301.0722, 3301.165, 3313.6031, 3314.0311, 3326.092, and 3328.60 of the Revised Code regarding instruction for public and chartered nonpublic school students in the harmful effects of substance use.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates or expands instruction on harmful effects of substance use for students, directly enhancing curriculum and student programs in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates instruction on harmful effects of substance use for students, a preventative public health measure to improve long-term health outcomes.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Substance Abuse

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 191: Require school district, ESC teachers be paid at least $50,000

To amend sections 3317.14, 4117.10, 5126.24, and 5705.412; to enact new section 3317.13; and to repeal section 3317.13 of the Revised Code to require that all school district and educational service center teachers be paid a salary of at least $50,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates increased salaries for teachers, directly requiring additional funding for public services, impacting state budgets and appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill mandates a minimum salary of $50,000 for all school district and ESC teachers, directly supporting educators and strengthening the education sector.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill explicitly requires a minimum salary of $50,000 for teachers, directly increasing wages for workers in this sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Minimum Wage

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