The bill amends section 3311.06 of the Revised Code to clarify the process and conditions under which school district territories can be annexed to cities or villages. It introduces the term "megaproject," defined as per section 122.17 of the Revised Code, and establishes specific criteria for the annexation of territories that are part of a school district. Notably, it stipulates that when territory is annexed, it becomes part of the city school district if a majority of the annexing city's residents live in that district, the annexed area is unincorporated and located within a megaproject, and the original school district objects to accepting students from new homes in the annexed area. This provision allows for transfers of territory without the approval of the city school district or the state board of education.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for negotiations between school districts regarding territory transfers, emphasizing the need for good faith efforts and resolutions from affected districts. It also specifies that any agreements made under this section must be approved by the boards of education involved and can include provisions for interdistrict payments based on local revenue growth. The bill further establishes that no territory used for nonresidential purposes can be transferred between districts that are parties to an annexation agreement without mutual board approval, effective from September 29, 2017, until October 1, 2021. The existing section 3311.06 is repealed to accommodate these changes.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3311.06