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 in addition to any other operating appropriations for those years. The Chancellor of Higher Education is tasked with utilizing these funds to support various initiatives, including providing awards to students serving as Military Community Advocates, offering grants for military and veterans offices, and sponsoring staff attendance at relevant training institutes.

Specifically, the bill allocates up to $213,750 each fiscal year for student awards, $255,000 for grants to enhance private philanthropy in military and veterans offices, and $91,800 for staff training. Additionally, the remaining funds will support administrative costs for the National Veterans Leadership Foundation, create a website to connect veterans with educational programs, and facilitate information sharing among member institutions. The bill emphasizes collaboration with the National Veterans Leadership Foundation to ensure effective use of the appropriated funds.