House Bill No. 2025-2026 aims to appropriate funds to support higher education institutions that are part of the Ohio Veterans Education Council. The bill designates a total of $1,144,000 from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, which is intended to enhance the resources available for military and veterans offices at these institutions. The Chancellor of Higher Education is tasked with utilizing these funds, which include specific allocations for student awards, grants for office growth, and sponsorship for staff training.

The bill outlines several specific uses for the appropriated funds, including providing awards of $2,500 to students serving as Military Community Advocates, allocating $255,000 for grants to support private philanthropy growth, and funding attendance for staff at the National Veterans Leadership Foundation's Advancement Institute. Additionally, the remaining funds will support administrative costs, create a website to connect veterans with educational programs, and facilitate information sharing among member institutions. The Director of Budget and Management is responsible for establishing accounts for these appropriations and ensuring compliance with applicable provisions of the main operating appropriations act.