This bill amends various sections of the Revised Code in Ohio to enhance educational standards, accountability, and support for both students and community schools. It introduces new requirements for academic intervention services, diagnostic assessments, and the quality of curricula across subjects, including technology and financial literacy. The Department of Education and Workforce is tasked with adopting a list of diagnostic assessments for reading and mathematics for grades K-3, ensuring inclusivity and immediate feedback for teachers. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of foundational knowledge in American history and government within social studies standards and mandates stakeholder consultation during their development. It also repeals previous sections related to diagnostic assessments, reflecting a shift towards a more comprehensive evaluation approach.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a framework for reporting educational performance metrics, including student demographics and instructional services, while ensuring the protection of student privacy. It introduces a star rating system for school districts based on various performance measures and mandates the inclusion of specific data points in school report cards. The legislation also creates an autism scholarship program to assist families of children diagnosed with autism and promotes civic engagement through youth organizations in schools. Overall, the bill aims to improve educational outcomes by enhancing data transparency, accountability, and access to high-quality instructional materials and intervention services.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3301.0714, 3314.03, 3326.11
As Reported By Senate Committee: 3301.0714, 3302.03, 3313.6032, 3314.03, 3317.25, 3324.10, 3326.11
As Re-referred to Senate Committee: 3301.0714, 3302.03, 3313.6032, 3314.03, 3317.25, 3324.10, 3326.11
As Re-reported By Senate Committee: 3301.0714, 3302.03, 3314.03, 3317.25, 3324.10, 3326.11, 3313.6032
As Passed By Senate: 3301.0714, 3302.03, 3314.03, 3317.25, 3324.10, 3326.11, 3313.6032
As Reported By House Committee: 3301.079, 3301.0714, 3301.0715, 3302.03, 3302.07, 3302.13, 3310.41, 3313.6028, 3313.90, 3314.03, 3317.25, 3317.28, 3324.10, 3326.11, 3313.6032
As Passed By House: 3301.079, 3301.0714, 3301.0715, 3302.03, 3302.07, 3302.13, 3310.41, 3313.6028, 3313.90, 3314.03, 3317.25, 3317.28, 3324.10, 3326.11, 3313.6032
As Enrolled: 3301.079, 3301.0714, 3301.0715, 3302.03, 3302.07, 3302.13, 3310.41, 3313.6028, 3313.90, 3314.03, 3317.25, 3317.28, 3324.10, 3326.11, 3313.6032