House Government Accountability and Oversight
The committee heard testimony on House Bill (HB) 312 regarding the use of credit cards and debit cards by political subdivisions. OSBA, the Buckeye Association of School Administrators and the Ohio Association of School Business Officials…
House Education and Career Readiness Committee
The committee heard sponsor testimony from Reps. John Patterson (D-Jefferson) and Sarah LaTourette (R-Chesterland) on House Bill (HB) 318. The bill seeks to define certain qualifications and responsibilities for school resource officers.
…This week was extremely light for education-related legislative activity.
Senate Judiciary Committee
The committee heard sponsor testimony on Senate Bill (SB) 196 from Sen. Sandra Williams (D…
Senate Education Committee
The committee heard proponent testimony on House Bill (HB) 170. This bill calls for developing optional academic content standards and model curriculum for computer science. HB 170 also addresses educator qualifications for teaching computer science.
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House activity
The House passed House Bill (HB) 235 by a vote of 81-9. This bill outlines procedures for the General Assembly’s approval or disapproval of the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan.
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House Education and Career Readiness Committee
The committee heard proponent and opponent testimony on House Bill (HB) 21. This legislation addresses the verification of community school enrollment.
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Biennial budget update
Late in the evening of June 30…
Biennial budget update
The House and Senate both approved the House Bill (HB) 49 conference committee report this week. The House vote was 59-38 and the Senate vote was 24-8. The legislation is now awaiting action by the governor. …
Biennial budget update
Earlier this week, the Senate Finance Committee made additional changes to Amended Substitute House Bill (HB) 49, the biennial budget. Click here for a listing of the education-related changes…
Senate Finance Committee
The committee continued to hear testimony on Amended Substitute House Bill (HB) 49, the biennial budget bill. We expect the committee to make changes to the bill next week.
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