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by Nicole Piscitani • Dec. 1, 2024

The Ohio legislature returned to the Statehouse on Nov. 12, and the Ohio Senate promptly accepted changes to Senate Bill (SB) 104. This bill makes changes to the College Credit Plus program (CCP) and includes provisions regarding single-sex facilities and accommodations. Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill on Nov. 26, and it will be effective in 90 days.

SB 104 started as a stand-alone CCP bill that was primarily drafted from a report conducted by the Auditor of the State’s Office (AOS). The AOS report included several…

by Nicole Piscitani • June 24, 2024

This is the last week that the Ohio General Assembly is scheduled to have sessions and committees before what could be an extended break. It is still unknown when the Ohio House and Ohio Senate will return to the Statehouse in the fall. Both chambers have numerous committees scheduled, and those committees are focused on moving important bills out of the committee to go to the floor for a vote.

An important bill, not only for education but for many organizations from around the state, is the capital budget. The capital budget is…