Bill > SB272

This bill amends Ohio's education assessment law to provide students with an alternative option for the American government end-of-course exam. Specifically, students may now choose to take a civics assessment that is identical to the civics portion of the United States naturalization test instead of the traditional American government exam. To pass this alternative assessment, students must correctly answer at least 60% of the questions, and they may retake the test until they achieve a passing score. Each school district will determine how to administer the civics assessment. The change will begin with the 2026-2027 school year, and it provides students with greater flexibility in demonstrating their knowledge of civics and government. This modification is part of Ohio's broader system of college and work-ready assessments, which aims to ensure students are prepared for higher education or workforce entry by measuring their academic skills through various examinations and assessments.