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Introduced
03/12/2024
03/12/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
135th General Assembly (2023-2024)
Bill Summary
To amend section 3313.6022 of the Revised Code regarding school district policies for released time courses in religious instruction.
AI Summary
This bill amends Ohio's existing law on school district policies for released time courses in religious instruction. The key provisions are: 1) School districts must adopt a policy allowing students to be excused from school to attend religious instruction courses, provided certain conditions are met, such as parental consent and no use of public funds or personnel; 2) School districts may award high school credit for completed religious instruction courses based on secular criteria, without requiring the courses be taken at a nonpublic school; and 3) School districts, board members, and employees are not liable for injuries during student transportation to religious instruction when private transportation is used.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Gary Click (R)*,
Alessandro Cutrona (R)*,
Bill Dean (R),
Jennifer Gross (R),
Mark Johnson (R),
Angie King (R),
Roy Klopfenstein (R),
Melanie Miller (R),
Josh Williams (R),
Last Action
House Primary and Secondary Education Click, 3rd Hearing, Opponent Testimony (11:00:00 11/12/2024 Room 116) (on 11/12/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hb445 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=22872&format=pdf |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=20605&format=pdf |
| Fiscal Note - As Pending in Senate Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=21047&format=pdf |
| Fiscal Note - As Reported By Senate Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=21056&format=pdf |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=20525&format=pdf |
| Analysis - As Reported By Senate Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=21161&format=pdf |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=22263&format=pdf |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_135/bills/hb445/IN/00/hb445_00_IN?format=pdf |
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