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SB 168OHIOSession 136State Billin committee

Ohio requires construction commission to fund school district preschool facilities

Original title: Regards school district acquisition of preschool class facilities

Last action · April 9, 2025: Referred to FinanceSponsors: Catherine Ingram and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio Senate Bill 168 requires the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission to establish guidelines and provide matching funds to school districts for acquiring preschool upon receiving a qualifying written proposal.

Why it matters

School districts seeking state assistance for preschool facilities must match state funding dollar-for-dollar, committing local resources to qualify for the program.

Background

Senate Bill 168 was introduced in the 136th General Assembly of the Ohio Senate and referred to the Finance committee. 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.

Directly affected

school district boards of education

School district boards of education can submit proposals to receive state matching funds for acquiring preschool classroom facilities.

Directly affected

Ohio Facilities Construction Commission

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission is required to establish guidelines, review proposals, provide funding, and execute agreements with districts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding can a school district request from the commission?

A district can request funding provided it submits a written proposal indicating that the amount of other funding pledged for the acquisition is at least equal to the total amount of funding requested from the commission.

What happens to the preschool facilities if the program permanently closes?

The agreement between the commission and the school district board must include a stipulation of the ownership of the in the event the permanently closes at any time.

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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 Finance
Apr 2, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Revised Code, Ohio Facilities Construction Commission

otherRevised Code“State code amended by enacting section 3318.72.”Map →

OrganizationOhio Facilities Construction Commission“Commission responsible for establishing guidelines and providing funding assista”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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