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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio allocates $6.9 million to reimburse school districts for teacher reading training stipends
Last action · May 20, 2026: Referred to EducationSponsor: Chris Glassburn
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio HB 880 appropriates $6,938,636 in 2026 to fully reimburse school districts, community schools, and STEM schools for teacher stipends paid for professional development. The measure also directs a cash transfer of $1,105,400 from the General Revenue Fund to the Literacy Improvement Fund.
School districts, community schools, and STEM schools will receive state funds to cover costs previously incurred for teacher professional development stipends related to evidence-based literacy instruction.
- The science of reading is an evidence-based approach to literacy instruction that emphasizes explicit teaching in phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. context
- Ohio previously enacted requirements regarding professional development in the science of reading under H.B. 33 of the 135th General Assembly, as amended by H.B. 147. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
school districts
School districts receive state funds to fully reimburse stipends paid to teachers for science of reading professional development.
community schools
Community schools are eligible for full reimbursement of teacher reading training stipends.
STEM schools
STEM schools are eligible for full reimbursement of teacher reading training stipends.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- May 20, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to Education
- May 12, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced
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