Education (School Funding)

in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 880: Reimburse teacher stipends for science of reading education

HB 880 allocates $1,105,400 from the state treasury to reimburse school districts, community schools, and STEM schools for stipends paid to teachers. This funding is specifically intended to cover costs associated with professional development in the science of reading and evidence-based literacy instruction. The money will be transferred to the Literacy Improvement Fund to ensure these educational programs can continue without financial burden on local schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.1M from state treasury to fund teacher stipends for literacy education, directly increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates funding to reimburse teachers for professional development in literacy instruction, directly supporting educators and enhancing student education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Funding Teachers

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 884: Regards cost calculation of and GA intent for school financing

To amend sections 3317.011, 3317.012, 3317.018, 3317.0110, and 3317.022 and to enact section 3317.41 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 265.10, as subsequently amended, 265.150, 265.190, and 265.450 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly regarding base cost calculation and use in the public school financing system, to express the General Assembly's intent to secure a thorough and efficient system of common schools, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill amends school financing laws to express intent for a thorough and efficient system and mandates an appropriation, directly strengthening public education funding.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill amends school financing laws to secure a thorough and efficient system of common schools and makes an appropriation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 800: Enact the Preschool for All Act

To amend sections 3301.50, 3301.53, 3301.54, 3301.56, 3313.48, 3313.64, 3313.646, 3313.842, 3313.98, 3313.981, 3314.03, 3314.08, 3317.011, 3317.0110, 3317.02, 3317.0213, 3317.03, 3321.01, 3321.05, 3323.02, 5753.021, and 5753.031 and to enact sections 3301.542, 3301.591, 3301.592, 3313.6415, and 3317.083 of the Revised Code to increase the rate of the sports gaming tax on certain operators, to require all-day kindergarten, to establish universal preschool programs, and to name this act the Preschool for All Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases sports gaming tax to fund universal preschool and all-day kindergarten, directly supporting education funding through taxation85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes universal preschool programs and requires all-day kindergarten, expanding educational access and early childhood education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood K-12 Education School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 671: Regards school districts that challenge foundation funding

To enact section 3317.50 of the Revised Code regarding school districts that bring a legal action against the state challenging the calculation and distribution of foundation funding and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes specific appropriation for school foundation funding, directly advancing education budget allocation per Revised Code section 3317.50.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses legal challenges to foundation funding, ensuring stable distribution via appropriation, aligning with education funding protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SCR 16: Urge Congress to dismantle United States Department of Education

SCR 16 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Ohio Assembly urging Congress to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. It does not affect individuals or change laws, but expresses support for ending federal control over K-12 education. The resolution directs Ohio to develop a plan to assume state control of federal education programs (like Title I funding and special education), including creating legislation and coordinating with other states. Key mechanisms include forming a task force to inventory federal programs and draft statutory changes, and collaborating with Congress to seek waivers or transfers of authority. The resolution was introduced in February 2026 and referred to committee.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly seeks to dismantle U.S. Department of Education and end federal control over K-12 education, directly opposing federal oversight of education policy and programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 643: Limit EdChoice expansion scholarship based on income

To amend section 3310.032 of the Revised Code to limit the EdChoice expansion scholarship to families with a federal adjusted gross income of $500,000 or less.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesLimits EdChoice scholarship expansion eligibility to cap state spending on education programs, restricting government expenditure.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly limits EdChoice scholarship expansion to $500k AGI families, restricting program access and expansion per education policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding Student Financial Aid

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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

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding Property Taxes

in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 545: Enact the School Busing Improvement Act

To amend sections 3317.0212, 3327.01, and 3327.016; to enact new section 3327.021 and section 3317.071; and to repeal section 3327.021 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 265.10, 265.300, 512.10, and 516.10 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to enact the School Busing Improvement Act regarding transportation of students and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states its intent 'to make an appropriation,' directly impacting state budgets and government spending for school busing.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill enacts the 'School Busing Improvement Act' and makes an appropriation, directly supporting student transportation and thereby enhancing educational access and the functionality of K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill titled 'School Busing Improvement Act' and summary mentions 'transportation of students' and 'appropriation,' indicating funding and strengthening this transportation sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding School Transportation

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 97: Require public schools to provide meals and related services

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.8110 of the Revised Code to require public schools to provide meals and related services to students.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requires public schools to provide meals and related services, implying increased government spending and appropriations for public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates public schools provide meals and related services, enhancing student well-being and supporting educational access and programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill mandates public schools provide meals to students, directly supporting student nutrition and public health, which improves overall health outcomes and reduces food insecurity.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 93: Create new school financing system with state property, sales tax

To declare the General Assembly's intent to establish a new school financing system that provides a statewide per-pupil funding payment to public and chartered nonpublic schools based on a single statewide property tax and increased state sales tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly establishes a new school financing system funded by a statewide property tax and increased state sales tax, directly advancing taxation and state spending within the budget.100% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes a new statewide financing system to provide per-pupil funding to public and nonpublic schools, directly supporting education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget K-12 Education School Choice School Funding

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