Education

passed · Ohio · Senate Nov 18, 2025

SR 236: Honoring the Upper Arlington High School girls soccer team as the 2025 Division I State Champion.

SR 236 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution recognizing the Upper Arlington High School girls soccer team for winning the 2025 Ohio Division I State Championship. It formally commends the team's achievement without creating new laws or altering government programs. The resolution directly honors the student-athletes and their accomplishments as a symbolic gesture of support. This is a non-binding expression of recognition, not a policy change affecting any regulations or funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill formally commends a high school's student-athletes, enhancing recognition for student programs within the K-12 education system.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

Track

passed · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HR 46: Honoring the Upper Arlington High School girls swimming and diving team on earning the 2025 Division I State Championship.

This is a commemorative resolution (HR 46), not a bill with policy provisions. It formally honors the Upper Arlington High School girls swimming and diving team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship. The resolution recognizes their second consecutive and fourteenth overall state title, praises their coaches (John Sands and Ryan Wilson), and acknowledges the life skills gained through athletic participation. The only action taken is directing the House Clerk to send a certified copy of the resolution to the team.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill honors a high school's athletic achievement and its coaches, implicitly supporting student programs and recognizing educators within K-12 education.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

Track

passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SR 61: Honoring Makennah Craft as a 2025 State Wrestling Champion.

This bill is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Makennah Craft, a senior wrestler from Jackson High School, for winning her fourth consecutive Ohio state wrestling championship in the 145-pound weight class. The resolution commends her athletic achievements, sportsmanship, and leadership, and directs the Senate Clerk to send her a formal copy of the resolution. As a symbolic gesture with no policy or funding changes, it directly affects only Makennah Craft and her recognition by the Ohio Senate.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a high school student's athletic achievement, implicitly celebrating success and positive outcomes within the K-12 education system.65% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

Track

in committee · Ohio · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 518: Regards truancy, contributing to delinquency of a child

To amend sections 2151.354, 2152.19, and 2919.24 of the Revised Code relative to truancy and contributing to the unruliness or delinquency of a child.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 518 addresses truancy, which is fundamental to ensuring student attendance and participation in K-12 education, thereby strengthening educational access.88% confidence

Track

in committee · Ohio · Senate May 28, 2025

SB 199: Levy a fee on gross sports gaming wagers; specify revenue use

To amend sections 123.28, 123.281, 5753.01, 5753.031, 5753.04, 5753.05, 5753.06, 5753.07, 5753.08, and 5753.12 and to enact sections 123.282 and 5753.022 of the Revised Code to levy a fee on gross sports gaming wagers and to use revenue from the fee to support publicly owned professional sports facilities and interscholastic athletics.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill levies a new fee, generating revenue for the state budget, and directs these funds to support specific public facilities and athletics.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 199 uses revenue from sports gaming fees to support interscholastic athletics, directly funding a component of K-12 education and enhancing student programs.90% confidence

Track

passed · Ohio · House Mar 24, 2025

HR 61: Honoring the Vandalia-Butler High School girls bowling team on securing the 2025 Division I State Championship.

HR 61 is a commemorative resolution honoring the Vandalia-Butler High School girls bowling team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship. It specifically recognizes the team members (Elizabeth Koewler, Sage Malott, Jolene Powers, Ashlin Conley, Mary Williams, Melayah Burton, Hailei McQuaid, and Kierstyn Priser) and head coach Mark Seelbaugh. The resolution, adopted on March 24, 2025, formally congratulates them and directs the House Clerk to send a certified copy to the team. This bill has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, celebrating athletic achievement without creating new laws or affecting any regulations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a high school sports team and its coach, recognizing achievement within K-12 education and student programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

Track

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 100: Authorize grant program for retailers that sell donated goods

HB 100 creates a temporary grant program for nonprofit retailers (501(c)(3) organizations) that sell donated physical goods. To qualify, retailers must provide job training and employment services for people facing employment barriers like disabilities, homelessness, or criminal history. Eligible retailers can receive grants covering up to 25% of state sales tax revenue from donated goods sales, capped at $1 million per retailer annually. Grants must be used exclusively for job training programs serving disadvantaged workers, with annual reporting to the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a grant program funded by state sales tax revenue, representing government spending and appropriation for job training programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 100 funds job training and employment services for people with criminal histories, directly supporting rehabilitation and criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds job training programs for individuals with employment barriers, which expands access to vocational education.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill supports retailers whose core activity of selling donated goods promotes reuse, waste reduction, and resource conservation.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 100 supports programs providing job training and employment services for individuals facing homelessness, which directly addresses a key aspect of the housing topic.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 100 creates a grant program for nonprofits providing job training and employment services for individuals facing employment barriers, directly advancing employment opportunities.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHB 100 funds job training for people facing employment barriers like disabilities or homelessness, which can include veterans.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget Homelessness Workforce Development

Track

passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SR 78: Honoring the Ashland High School boys bowling team as the 2025 Division I State Champion.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring the Ashland High School boys bowling team as the 2025 Division I State Champions. Adopted on March 25, 2025, it formally expresses the Ohio Senate's praise for the team's championship victory, specifically naming team members and coaches. The resolution has no policy effect - it serves only as a formal tribute and will be presented to the team. It does not create new laws or impact any regulations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill honors a high school and its students' athletic achievement, providing positive recognition for a K-12 institution and its student programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

Track

in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 358: Require distribution of information on firearm storage

HB 358 requires that information on safe firearm storage be distributed to individuals purchasing firearms in Ohio. The bill would enact section 2923.251 of the Revised Code to mandate this distribution. This directly affects firearm dealers and state agencies involved in firearm transactions by requiring them to provide educational materials on secure storage practices. The key provision focuses on ensuring new firearm owners receive guidance on preventing accidents or unauthorized access.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 358 promotes safe firearm storage, aiming to prevent accidents and unauthorized access, which can reduce incidents requiring criminal justice intervention.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 358 mandates the distribution of 'educational materials' on safe firearm storage, directly utilizing and advancing an educational approach to public safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

Track

passed · Ohio · Senate Nov 10, 2025

SR 221: Honoring the St. Charles Preparatory School water polo team as the 2025 Division I State Champion.

This resolution (SR 221) formally recognizes the St. Charles Preparatory School water polo team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship. It directly honors the team and school through a ceremonial legislative acknowledgment. The bill contains no policy changes, funding, or obligations - it simply expresses legislative support via a formal resolution. As a procedural honor, it does not affect laws or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill SR 221 honors a K-12 school's achievement, which expresses legislative support for an educational institution, even if ceremonial.82% confidence

Track