The bill proposes the enactment of sections 3313.907 and 3317.166 of the Revised Code, which will allow school districts in Ohio to designate their junior reserve officer training corps (JROTC) programs as part of their career-technical education offerings. Specifically, section 3313.907 states that a school district can classify an approved JROTC program as part of its career-technical education program, while section 3317.166 mandates that the Department of Education and Workforce, along with lead districts, must approve these JROTC programs as career-technical education programs.
Additionally, the bill outlines that the Department of Education will categorize JROTC programs within the broader framework of career-technical education for funding purposes. This change aims to recognize the educational value of JROTC programs and ensure they receive appropriate support and funding as part of the state's career-technical education initiatives.