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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact section 3317.50 of the Revised Code regarding school districts that bring a legal action against the state challenging the calculation and distribution of foundation funding and to make an appropriation.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new process for the Department of Education and Workforce to handle state foundation funding for school districts that sue the state over how that funding is calculated or distributed, including funding for state scholarship programs. Specifically, if a school district is involved in a legal action against the state challenging foundation funding, the department will withhold the district's state foundation funding. This withheld money will be placed into a newly created "state foundation funding escrow fund" managed by the department. The funds will only be released back to the school district once the legal action is over or the district withdraws from it. The bill also includes appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to cover the release of these withheld funds if necessary.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to committee: Finance (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb671 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb671/00_IN/pdf/ |
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