A controversial plan to prevent transgender individuals from using bathrooms aligned with their gender identities at Ohio schools and universities passed the House Wednesday after a contentious debate.
The sponsor of a controversial higher education bill indicated it may revert to a prior form less palatable to opponents next session if the House fails to pass it this General Assembly.
Leaders at the state's public universities continue telling lawmakers their teacher-preparation programs are on pace to meet new literacy instruction mandates.
A plan under consideration in the House is intended to ease education workforce shortages by ensuring teachers have better tools to address students' mental health challenges.
Ohio State University officials left little ambiguity Wednesday about whether the school would meet the Jan. 1 deadline for alignment with the state's preferred approach to literacy instruction.
A plan that would require, instead of permit, school districts to adopt rules allowing students to be excused for religious instruction during the school day drew plenty of support Tuesday.
Several standing House committee chair vacancies have been filled.