The bill amends section 3301.0712 and enacts section 3345.065 of the Revised Code to establish a new system of college and work readiness assessments for high school students in Ohio. Under the amended section, each school district or school is required to select one nationally standardized assessment, such as the ACT or SAT, to administer to its students, replacing the previous Ohio graduation tests. Additionally, parents or guardians of students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2022, have the option to opt-out of the nationally standardized assessment. The bill also outlines the requirements for end-of-course examinations in various subjects, including English language arts, science, and mathematics, and specifies that students enrolled in advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses may take corresponding examinations instead of the prescribed end-of-course assessments.

The newly enacted section 3345.065 mandates that state institutions of higher education must accept all nationally standardized assessments listed under the revised section 3301.0712 for admission purposes. This change aims to streamline the admissions process and ensure that students have multiple assessment options recognized by higher education institutions. The bill also repeals the existing section 3301.0712, indicating a significant overhaul of the assessment system in Ohio's education framework.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3301.0712
As Reported By House Committee: 3301.0712