The bill amends the Revised Code to allow high school students to meet their physical education requirements through participation in club sports or other athletic activities, introducing new definitions for these terms. It also mandates that K-8 students receive increased recess time, extending morning and afternoon recess periods from fifteen to thirty minutes. The legislation maintains the requirement for high school graduation to include a minimum of twenty units earned in grades nine through twelve, while emphasizing financial literacy instruction and allowing various means to fulfill this requirement, including advanced placement courses. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, 3313.6025, which establishes compliance requirements for community schools, treating them similarly to traditional school districts. It repeals several existing sections of the Revised Code, including sections 3313.48, 3313.603, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24, to streamline educational governance and enhance compliance. The bill also outlines the necessity for school districts to report on graduation qualifications and success plans, integrates academic content across subjects, and allows for competency-based credit earning, all aimed at improving the educational experience and preparing students for future pathways.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3313.48, 3313.603, 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24