What happens when a bill about school psychologists suddenly becomes the vehicle for some of the most debated education proposals at the Statehouse?
That's just one example of the fast-moving legislative action that unfolded before the Ohio General Assembly recessed for the summer.
In this episode, OSBA's Jennifer Hogue, Nicole Piscitani and Malania Birney unpack the major education bills now awaiting action from Gov. Mike DeWine, including Senate Bill 276, House Bill 455 and Senate Bill 19.
The conversation explores new sports mobility legislation, the Success Sequence graduation requirement, math achievement initiatives, capital budget investments and property tax changes. The team also shares what districts should expect when lawmakers return to Columbus after the November election, and why now is the time to strengthen relationships with legislators back home.
Whether you're a board member, superintendent, treasurer or education advocate, this episode provides a good look at the legislation that could affect your district in the months ahead.
00:00 Introduction: The legislature's summer send-off
01:05 Senate Bill 276 takes an unexpected turn
02:15 Sports mobility legislation explained
04:05 The Success Sequence requirement
04:55 Transportation and testing provisions
06:20 What's next for Senate Bill 276?
06:55 House Bill 455 deregulation bill
08:45 Senate Bill 19 and math achievement
10:55 Academic interventions and curriculum requirements
12:05 Diagnostics and accelerated learning pathways
14:15 Additional education provisions added to Senate Bill 19
15:45 Capital budget investments for schools
17:15 House Bill 479 and facilities funding updates
17:55 Property tax legislation: What passed and what didn't
21:45 Looking ahead to lame duck
24:00 Why districts should engage legislators now
25:05 Closing thoughts
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