The bill introduced by Representative Jarrells seeks to enhance high school education by adding a new section, 3313.6034, to the Revised Code, which mandates that boards of education for various school districts provide instruction on proper interactions with peace officers for students in grades nine through twelve. This curriculum will cover essential topics such as individuals' rights during encounters with law enforcement, appropriate actions to take, and the roles and responsibilities of peace officers. The bill encourages collaboration with local law enforcement and community members in developing this instruction and allows for the offering of a class worth up to one unit of high school credit, which can be conducted outside regular school hours.

In addition to the educational provisions, the bill introduces several measures aimed at improving the governance and operational standards of community schools. It requires governing authorities to adopt policies for enrollment and attendance, including parental notification of residence changes and verification of student addresses. The bill also mandates that loans made by school operators be documented and bear interest at fair market rates, and it establishes oversight responsibilities for sponsors of community schools. Notably, the bill includes the insertion of section 3313.6034 and repeals existing sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 of the Revised Code, reflecting a comprehensive approach to both student education and community school governance.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24