The bill amends sections 3301.0732 and 3313.48 of the Revised Code to update the minimum number of instructional hours required for nonchartered nonpublic schools and public schools in Ohio. Specifically, it establishes that nonchartered nonpublic schools must provide at least 582 hours of instruction for kindergarten students (or 963 hours for all-day kindergarten), 963 hours for grades one through six, and 1,154 hours for grades seven through twelve. The bill also mandates that public schools must adhere to the same minimum instructional hours, with similar provisions for kindergarten and grade levels.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for reporting pupil enrollment and attendance, requiring parents to notify the local school district of their child's enrollment or withdrawal. It also stipulates that teachers and administrators at nonchartered nonpublic schools must hold at least a bachelor's degree. The bill repeals existing sections 3301.0732 and 3313.48, effectively replacing them with the new language that clarifies the requirements for both nonchartered nonpublic and public schools regarding instructional hours and educational standards.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3301.0732, 3313.48