The bill amends sections 3365.05 and 3365.07 of the Revised Code and enacts a new section, 3365.072, to enhance the College Credit Plus Program in Ohio. Key provisions include requirements for public and participating private colleges to prioritize current students for course enrollment, provide timely notifications to participants and their secondary schools, and ensure academic advising for participants. Additionally, colleges must promote the program, conduct professional development for high school teachers, and collect data related to the program's effectiveness. A significant insertion in the bill mandates that colleges provide notice to secondary schools when a participant withdraws from a course.

The new section 3365.072 focuses on the use of educational materials in program courses, encouraging colleges to utilize open source materials instead of purchase-only textbooks. If a purchase-only textbook is used when open source options are available, the college is responsible for covering the textbook cost. Conversely, if no open source materials are available, the college and the participant's secondary school will share the cost of the textbook equally. This section also applies to eligible out-of-state colleges participating in the program, ensuring consistency in the application of these provisions.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3365.05, 3365.07