Facts in a Flash

Governor Activity
Governor DeWine signed House Bill (HB) 101, sponsored by Reps. Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Jean Schmidt (R-Miami Township), which modifies the law regarding village dissolution and makes several education-related budget corrections. The bill will take effect on April 30, 2024. Some of the corrections related to primary and secondary education include: 

• Clarification of language from the biennial budget bill stating that the new agency for Children and Youth will administer…

Senate Activity
The Senate joined the House and voted 24-8 to override Governor DeWine’s veto of House Bill (HB) 68, sponsored by Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery). The bill would prohibit gender affirming care for minors and would designate the act as the Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act. The bill also included HB 6, which would enact the Save Women's…

House Primary and Secondary Education Committee
The committee heard sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 348, sponsored by Reps. Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati) and Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati), which would establish pilot programs to increase student attendance and graduation rates through financial awards and incentives. 

The committee also heard sponsor testimony on…

House Activity
The House voted 65-28 to override Governor DeWine’s veto of House Bill (HB) 68, sponsored by Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery). The bill would prohibit gender affirming care for minors and would designate the act as the Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act. The bill also included HB 6, which would enact the Save Women's Sports…

Governor Activity
Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill (SB) 91, sponsored by Sen. Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster). The bill makes changes to laws regarding fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds and will take effect on March 26, 2024.

DeWine vetoed House Bill (HB) 68, sponsored by Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery). The bill would prohibit certain procedures to alter a minor child’s sex; and would designate this act as the Ohio Saving…

General Assembly Activity
The General Assembly sent House Bill (HB) 68, sponsored by Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery) to Gov. DeWine for his action. The bill would prohibit certain procedures to alter a minor child’s sex; and would designate this act as the Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation Act. The bill also includes HB 6, which would enact the Save Women's Sports Act…

Senate Activity
The Senate confirmed Steve Dackin as the inaugural director of the Department of Education and Workforce by a vote of 25-6. 

The Senate also passed an amended version of House Bill (HB) 187, sponsored by Reps. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Township) and Adam Bird (R-New Richmond), by a 29-2 vote. The bill will return to the House for a concurrence vote which could occur as soon as Dec. 13. Prior to passage, the Senate…

House Activity
The House passed House Bill (HB) 139, sponsored by Reps. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Joseph A. Miller, III (D-Amherst), by a vote of 69-6. The bill would increase the penalties for assault if the victim is acting as a sports official or the assault is committed in retaliation for the victim's actions as a sports official. 

The House also passed…

House Activity
The House passed House Bill (HB) 214, sponsored by Rep. Adam Holmes (R-Nashport), by a vote of 64-30. The bill would require each public school to adopt a policy regarding certain expectations related to the performance of staff member professional duties. The amendment clarifies that schools cannot require employees of job applicants to offer an opinion about specific beliefs, affiliations, ideals or principles.…

With the statehouse quiet this week, OSBA is looking forward to seeing everyone at Capital Conference, Nov. 12-14. We would like to remind those attending Capital Conference that Tuesday morning’s Spotlight Session will include an OSBA legislative update, a panel of Ohio Statehouse staffers and a panel of Ohio legislators who will discuss the future of education in Ohio. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
DEW has proposed rules open for public comment. Click …