The bill aims to reinstate the Joint Education Oversight Committee in Ohio by enacting new sections 103.44 to 103.50 of the Revised Code and repealing Section 733.40 of H.B. 166 from the 133rd General Assembly. The newly established committee will be responsible for researching and analyzing education policy issues, evaluating education programs in various educational institutions, and preparing reports with recommendations for the General Assembly. The committee will consist of ten members, five from the House of Representatives and five from the Senate, with specific provisions for appointing members from both majority and minority parties.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the committee to employ necessary staff, request data from state agencies, and issue subpoenas to facilitate its work. It also outlines the committee's operational structure, including meeting frequency and compensation for members. The appropriations for the committee's operating expenses are specified, with a total of $376,663 allocated for fiscal year 2026 and $378,668 for fiscal year 2027. The bill emphasizes the importance of oversight in education funding and program effectiveness to improve educational outcomes in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 733.40, H.B, 103.44, 103.45, 103.46, 103.47, 103.48, 103.49, 103.50