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Introduced
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 3317.14, 4117.10, 5126.24, and 5705.412; to enact new section 3317.13; and to repeal section 3317.13 of the Revised Code to require that all school district and educational service center teachers be paid a salary of at least $50,000.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all teachers employed by city, local, exempted village, joint vocational school districts, and educational service centers in Ohio must be paid a minimum base salary of $50,000 annually. The legislation requires school district and educational service center boards to establish salary schedules that provide increments based on training and years of service, ensuring that no teacher receives less than the $50,000 base salary. The bill amends several existing sections of the Ohio Revised Code to implement this requirement, including provisions related to collective bargaining agreements, contract approvals, and salary certifications. The goal appears to be improving teacher compensation and potentially attracting and retaining educators by establishing a statewide minimum salary threshold. Additionally, the bill allows boards to grant service credit for various professional experiences, such as teaching in public or nonpublic schools, military service, and work in educational or governmental agencies, while maintaining the $50,000 minimum salary requirement.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (19)
Michele Grim (D)*,
Joe Miller (D)*,
Munira Abdullahi (D),
Juanita Brent (D),
Darnell Brewer (D),
Karen Brownlee (D),
Christine Cockley (D),
Derrick Hall (D),
Dontavius Jarrells (D),
Lauren McNally (D),
Ismail Mohamed (D),
Tristan Rader (D),
Allison Russo (D),
Mark Sigrist (D),
Anita Somani (D),
Eric Synenberg (D),
Cecil Thomas (D),
Terrence Upchurch (D),
Erika White (D),
Last Action
House Education J., Grim, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony (14:15:00 4/8/2025 Room 121) (on 04/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb191 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25047 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25000 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb191/00_IN/pdf/ |
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