The bill aims to reinstate the Joint Education Oversight Committee in Ohio by enacting new sections 103.44 through 103.50 of the Revised Code. These sections outline the committee's structure, responsibilities, and operational procedures. The committee will be tasked with researching and analyzing education policy issues, evaluating education programs in various educational institutions, and reviewing bills related to education introduced in the General Assembly. It 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 an appropriation of $376,663 for operating expenses related to the committee for fiscal year 2026 and $378,668 for fiscal year 2027. The bill also repeals Section 733.40 of H.B. 166 from the 133rd General Assembly, which may have previously governed the committee's operations. The new provisions establish a framework for the committee to effectively perform its duties, including the ability to issue subpoenas and request data from state agencies to support its work.

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