The bill amends section 3301.0712 of the Revised Code and enacts section 3345.065, focusing on the use of nationally standardized assessments in public and chartered nonpublic schools, as well as state institutions of higher education. The amendment allows each school district or school to select one nationally standardized assessment, such as the ACT or SAT, to administer to students, replacing the previous requirement for assessments to be jointly selected by the department of education and the chancellor of higher education. Additionally, it provides parents or guardians the option to opt-out of the assessment for their child starting with students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2022. The bill also outlines the administration of end-of-course examinations and the conditions under which students may be exempt from these assessments.

Furthermore, 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 The existing section 3301.0712 is repealed, indicating a significant shift in the assessment framework for high school students in Ohio.

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