The Display of Founding Documents of Historic Significance Act amends sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 of the Revised Code and enacts section 3313.802. The bill requires each school district's board of education to display at least four specified founding documents, including the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, and Northwest Ordinance, in classrooms for grades four through twelve where history or social studies are taught. It also allows for the installation of monuments or markers on school grounds that feature these documents, ensuring they are visible and accompanied by educational descriptions. School districts receiving donated funds or displays must comply with these requirements by July 1, 2026, and may accept donations without conditions.

Additionally, the bill introduces new governance and operational standards for community schools, including monitoring student progress, protecting private student data, and ensuring the independence of contracted professionals. It mandates governing authorities to adopt policies for enrollment, attendance, and student residency verification, while also requiring documentation of any loans made by the school's operator at fair market interest rates. The new section 3313.802 extends compliance requirements to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics schools and college-preparatory boarding schools, treating them as school districts. The repeal of existing sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 signifies a comprehensive update to the regulatory framework for these educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24
As Reported By Senate Committee: 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24
As Passed By Senate: 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24