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SB 173OHIOSession 136State Billin committee

Ohio Bill SB 173 Modifies School District Territory Annexation Laws

Original title: Regards school district territory annexations

Last action · April 9, 2025: Referred to EducationSponsors: Tim Schaffer and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 173 amends section 3311.06 of the Ohio Revised Code regarding school district territory s, altering procedures and rules for transferring territory between school districts following municipal annexations.

Why it matters

Changes the legal framework governing how school district boundaries shift when cities expand, affecting which school districts receive tax revenue, students, and property ownership from annexed areas.

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.

Directly affected

school districts

Their boundaries, territory, student populations, and tax revenues are subject to transfer rules and annexation agreements.

Directly affected

State Board of Education

Must approve certain territory transfers, adopt negotiation rules, and supervise the division of funds and indebtedness.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when an entire school district's territory is annexed by a city or village?

The territory automatically becomes part of the city school district or the school district of which the village is a part.

Are school districts required to negotiate before transferring territory?

Yes, any school district except an desiring state board approval of a transfer must make a good faith effort to negotiate the terms with other affected school districts.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions

Apr 9, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Education
Apr 8, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

State Board of Education, Revised Code

OrganizationState Board of Education“State board responsible for approving transfers and rules”Map →

OrganizationRevised Code“Ohio Revised Code section being amended”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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