Bill > HB145

This bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections 3301.0732 and 3313.48 to modify the minimum number of instructional hours required for students in different grade levels at nonchartered nonpublic schools and public school districts. Specifically, the bill increases the minimum instructional hours for students: kindergarten students without all-day programs will now be required to attend 482 hours (previously 455 hours), all-day kindergarten students will now attend 963 hours (previously 910 hours), students in grades one through six will attend 963 hours (previously 910 hours), and students in grades seven through twelve will attend 1,054 hours (previously 1,001 hours). The bill maintains existing requirements for schools to report student attendance, ensure curriculum standards, and hold public hearings about school calendars. The changes apply to both nonchartered nonpublic schools and public school districts, and require schools to consider scheduling compatibility with other educational institutions like joint vocational schools and community schools when making changes to instructional hours. The bill aims to standardize and potentially increase instructional time for students across different grade levels in Ohio's educational institutions.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb145