COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio lawmakers passed dozens of bills on Wednesday before leaving the Statehouse until after the November election, including numerous changes to Ohio education – from pouring millions into new school construction to changing the message kids get in health class about out-of-wedlock pregnancies.
“We have a rainy day fund that’s the highest that’s ever been,” said Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman, a Lima Republican, who touted spending on college campuses and in communities. “We have a bond rating that is AAA, which by the way is higher than the United States government.” Unlike many professions, in which employers pay for licensing, teachers are generally on their own to stay licensed.
Fedor, the state school board member, said the board is trying to get added to the Controlling Board’s agenda soon. But she’s worried that the board will reject any request. Drag queen bill: Supporters don’t want events with kids, testify at legislative hearing scheduled during Pride Month “Just like businesses, schools also benefit from flexible regulations, and SB 168 provides the necessary tools to better support students and teachers and provide innovative educational opportunities,” said Paul Imhoff, director of the association.of the bill were eliminated before it was sent to DeWine, including a proposal to eliminate the requirement that school principals get master’s degrees and another one to allow anyone with a master’s degree to teach.
The language in the law, “conceiving children out of wedlock is likely to have harmful consequences for the child, the child’s parents, and society” is changed to teach students “conceiving children at an early age or outside of marriage increases the likelihood of hardship in life.