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Introduced
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
135th General Assembly (2023-2024)
Bill Summary
To amend sections 3345.45, 4117.14, and 4117.15 and to enact sections 1713.57, 3333.0419, 3345.029, 3345.0216, 3345.0217, 3345.0219, 3345.382, 3345.451, 3345.452, 3345.453, 3345.591, 3345.80, and 3345.87 of the Revised Code to enact the Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act regarding the operation of state institutions of higher education.
AI Summary
This bill, the Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act, aims to make several key changes to the operation of state institutions of higher education in Ohio. It requires private institutions of higher education to make certain affirmations related to intellectual diversity, free speech, and inclusion in order to receive state funding. The bill also mandates the development of trustee education programs, establishes syllabus requirements, prohibits certain political and ideological requirements in hiring and admissions, requires annual reports on intellectual diversity violations, and sets new standards for faculty workloads, evaluations, and post-tenure review. Additionally, the bill restricts institutions from accepting gifts or entering academic relationships with entities affiliated with the People's Republic of China, and requires detailed reporting on institutional costs. The bill also establishes new requirements for undergraduate coursework on American government and history.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Steve Demetriou (R)*,
Josh Williams (R)*,
Tim Barhorst (R),
Ron Ferguson (R),
Jennifer Gross (R),
Thomas Hall (R),
Marilyn John (R),
Angie King (R),
Brian Stewart (R),
Bernie Willis (R),
Tom Young (R),
Last Action
House Higher Education Williams, 3rd Hearing, Interested Party-Written Only Testimony (10:30:00 6/14/2023 Room 017) (on 06/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hb151 |
| Fiscal Note - As Pending in House Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=20930&format=pdf |
| Substitute Bill Comparative Synopsis | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=20900&format=pdf |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=20868&format=pdf |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_135/bills/hb151/IN/00/hb151_00_IN?format=pdf |
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