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.
Senate Education Committee
The committee heard sponsor testimony on HB 170 from Reps. Rick Carfagna (R-Genoa Township) and Mike Duffey (R-Worthington). 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.
The committee also heard sponsor testimony on Senate Bill (SB) 104 from Sen. Charleta Tavares (D-Columbus). This bill would prohibit the use of seclusion in public schools
Tavares also offered sponsor testimony on SB 105. This legislation would designate the month of October as Ohio Principals Month.
The final bill before the committee was SB 172, which would establish the Hunger-Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act to require schools to provide certain services to students who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Sen. Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) offered sponsor testimony.
House Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee
The committee heard testimony on HB 166, which would revise the laws governing the state’s workforce development system and the programs schools may offer. The bill also would designate the first week of May as In-Demand Jobs Week.
Senate Local Government, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs Committee
The committee heard opponent testimony on HB 8. This bill would prohibit disclosing information about minors who are involved in school bus accidents.
House Government Accountability and Oversight Committee
The committee heard sponsor testimony on HB 312 from Reps. Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) and Dave Greenspan (R-Westlake). This bill deals with the use of credit cards and debit cards by political subdivisions, including school districts and educational service centers.