Bill > SB173

This bill amends section 3311.06 of the Ohio Revised Code regarding school district territory annexations, introducing several key changes to how school districts handle territory transfers when municipalities annex land. The bill clarifies conditions under which annexed territory can be transferred between school districts, particularly in cases involving a "megaproject" (a large economic development project) in an unincorporated area. It establishes new rules for when annexed territory automatically becomes part of a city school district, such as when a majority of the annexing city's residents already live in that district and the annexed area is in a county with a megaproject. The bill also provides specific exceptions for fully subdivided residential areas with existing homes. Additionally, the legislation temporarily restricts (until October 1, 2021) the transfer of non-residential territory between school districts that are party to an annexation agreement, unless certain specific conditions are met. The bill aims to provide more clarity and structure around school district boundary changes resulting from municipal annexations, addressing potential complications in territory transfers and ensuring more predictable processes for school districts involved in such changes.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb173