Bill > SB162

This bill amends sections 3301.0714, 3314.03, and 3326.11 and enacts new sections 3302.131, 3302.132, and 3313.6030 of the Revised Code regarding academic intervention services at public schools. The key provisions include: - Requiring school districts or community schools where 51% or less of third grade students scored proficient on the state math assessment to establish and submit a mathematics achievement improvement plan to the Department of Education and Workforce. - Requiring districts to develop a mathematics improvement and monitoring plan for each student requiring math intervention services, including identifying student deficiencies, providing additional instruction and tutoring opportunities, and monitoring student progress. - Establishing new requirements for evidence-based academic intervention services that districts must provide to students demonstrating limited skill on state assessments, including tutoring, additional instruction time, and integrated student supports. - Authorizing the Department to review and assess the quality of academic intervention services provided by a sample of schools each year. This bill aims to improve student achievement in mathematics and ensure students receive effective academic intervention services as needed.