Senate Bill 19 - 136th General Assembly
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Committee Information
Senate Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | January 29, 2025 | 1st Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 1st Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator Brenner | Ohio Senate | Sponsor | Download witness testimony document for Senator Brenner |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | February 11, 2025 | 2nd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 2nd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Aldis | Thomas B Fordham Institute | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Chad Aldis |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | March 25, 2025 | 3rd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 3rd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Wensing | Ohio Education Association | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Jeff Wensing |
| Cassandra Palsgrove | Ohio Excels | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Cassandra Palsgrove |
| Chris Long | Ohio Christian Alliance | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Chris Long |
| Melissa Cropper | Ohio Federation of Teachers | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Melissa Cropper |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | October 21, 2025 | 4th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 4th Hearing |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | October 28, 2025 | 5th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 5th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Lenney | GRADS Coalition | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Shawn Lenney |
| Jennifer Hogue | Ohio School Boards Association | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Jennifer Hogue |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | November 4, 2025 | 6th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 6th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Annalies Corbin | PAST Foundation | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Dr. Annalies Corbin |
| Marcy Raymond | PAST Foundation | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Marcy Raymond |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | November 18, 2025 | 7th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 7th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Aldis | Thomas B. Fordham Institute | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Chad Aldis |
House Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | February 4, 2026 | Download Bill Text for Education |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator Brenner | Ohio Senate | Proponent | Download Testimony for Senator Brenner |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | February 24, 2026 | 1st Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 1st Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Ryan | Proponent | Download Testimony for Aiden Ryan | |
| Devin Babcock | ExcelinEd in Action | Proponent | Download Testimony for Devin Babcock |
| Chad Aldis | Thomas B. Fordham Institute | Proponent | Download Testimony for Chad Aldis |
| Christopher Long | Ohio Christian Alliance | Proponent | Download Testimony for Christopher Long |
| Angie Fugate | Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC) | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Angie Fugate |
| Colleen Boyle | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Colleen Boyle | |
| Cassandra Palsgrove | Ohio Excels | Proponent | Download Testimony for Cassandra Palsgrove |
| Abbie Sigmon | Ohio Association for Gifted Children | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Abbie Sigmon |
| Shawn Lenney | GRADS Coalition | Proponent | Download Testimony for Shawn Lenney |
| Brad Baumgartner | Edmentum | Proponent | Download Testimony for Brad Baumgartner |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | March 3, 2026 | 2nd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 2nd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Ramos | Ohio Education Association | Opponent | Download Testimony for Dan Ramos |
| Kimberly Yoak | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Kimberly Yoak | |
| Jeff Wensing | The Ohio Education Association | Opponent | Download Testimony for Jeff Wensing |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | March 10, 2026 | 3rd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 3rd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Dalton | Ohio Fed. of Teachers/Toledo Fed. of Teachers | Opponent | Download Testimony for Kevin Dalton |
| Hannah Elhard | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Hannah Elhard | |
| Jacquia Hearn | Opponent | Download Testimony for Jacquia Hearn |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | March 24, 2026 | 4th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 4th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Hughes | Opponent | Download Testimony for Caitlin Hughes | |
| Christian Davis M.Ed | Cincinnati Parent Empowerment Network (CPEN) | Proponent | Download Testimony for Christian Davis M.Ed |
| Beth Thompson | Opponent | Download Testimony for Beth Thompson | |
| Amy McClure | Opponent | Download Testimony for Amy McClure | |
| Amy Mondillo | Opponent | Download Testimony for Amy Mondillo | |
| Ashley Jones | Public Education | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Ashley Jones |
| Dave Hofer | N/a | Proponent | Download Testimony for Dave Hofer |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | May 12, 2026 | 5th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 5th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malania Birney | Ohio School Boards Association | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Malania Birney |
| Amy Miller-Colburn | Logan Elm Local Schools | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Amy Miller-Colburn |
| Amy Akers | Opponent | Download Testimony for Amy Akers | |
| Melanie Elsey | Proponent | Download Testimony for Melanie Elsey | |
| Jeff Talbert | The Ohio 8 Coalition/Canton City Schools | Opponent | Download Testimony for Jeff Talbert |
| Anthony Podojil | AHQE | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Anthony Podojil |
| Holly Thomas | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Holly Thomas | |
| Mark Edwards | Reading Community Schools | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Mark Edwards |
| Melissa Romero | Sylvania Schools | Opponent | Download Testimony for Melissa Romero |
| Chad Aldis | Thomas B. Fordham Institute | Proponent | Download Testimony for Chad Aldis |
| Lisa Sobb | Sylvania Schools | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Lisa Sobb |
| Christopher Campbell | Marysville EVSD | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Christopher Campbell |
| Devin Babcock | ExcelinEd in Action | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Devin Babcock |
| Paul Imhoff, Ed.D | Buckeye Association of School Administrators | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Paul Imhoff, Ed.D |
| Alicia Good | Sandusky City Schools | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Alicia Good |
| David Martin | Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District | Interested Party | Download Testimony for David Martin |
| Cassandra Palsgrove | Ohio Excels | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Cassandra Palsgrove |
| Andrew Sprang | Mohawk Local Schools | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Andrew Sprang |
| Melissa Lodge | Toledo Public Schools | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Melissa Lodge |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | June 8, 2026 | 6th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Education 6th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Fugate | Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC) | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Angie Fugate |
| Angel Henkel M ed | Opponent | Download Testimony for Angel Henkel M ed | |
| Lindsey Wyckoff | Opponent | Download Testimony for Lindsey Wyckoff | |
| Jeff t | Ohio 8 Coalition | Opponent | Download Testimony for Jeff t |
| Bailey Culp | Ohio Federation of Teachers | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Bailey Culp |
Primary Sponsors
Cosponsors
REPRESENTATIVES
Jack K. Daniels
Michael D. Dovilla
Sarah Fowler Arthur
Mark Johnson
Monica Robb Blasdel
Jason Stephens
Josh Williams
Tom Young
SENATORS
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Theresa Gavarone
Stephen A. Huffman
Catherine D. Ingram
Terry Johnson
Kyle Koehler
George F. Lang
Thomas F. Patton
Bill Reineke
Michele Reynolds
Kristina D. Roegner
Mark Romanchuk
Tim Schaffer
Jane M. Timken
Shane Wilkin