The bill seeks to amend section 3301.0714 and introduce new sections of the Revised Code, including sections 107.26, 2965.01, 2965.02, 3301.0717, 5101.546, 5107.101, and 5162.138. It mandates that various state agencies, such as law enforcement and the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, collect and report data on the citizenship or immigration status of individuals they encounter. Law enforcement agencies must maintain records of the citizenship status of detained individuals and submit annual reports to the Attorney General, while the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is required to do the same for individuals in their custody. The Governor will compile this data into an annual report for the General Assembly. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education and Workforce to include citizenship and immigration status data in the statewide education management information system, enhancing transparency regarding the demographic composition of students in Ohio.

Moreover, the bill imposes new reporting requirements on public schools and county departments of job and family services. Public schools must report specific student enrollment data by January 31 each year, while the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services must collect and report data on the citizenship status of households receiving supplemental nutrition assistance. The bill emphasizes the confidentiality of student information and prohibits the reporting of personally identifiable information except under certain conditions. It also outlines potential sanctions for school districts that fail to report accurate data, including withholding state funds. Additionally, the bill allows the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to adopt rules regarding the format of the collected citizenship information and requires the Department of Medicaid to report on qualified aliens enrolled in the Medicaid program. The legislation aims to enhance data transparency and accountability within the education and social services sectors.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3301.0714