StateOhio

HB 455: Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW

Gayle ManningIntroduced

HB 455 status: Introduced — Effective 10/9/26 (updated Oct 9, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

Official

To amend sections 109.57, 109.803, 124.011, 135.142, 149.41, 2915.092, 2921.44, 3301.07, 3301.079, 3301.0710, 3301.0711, 3301.0712, 3301.0714, 3301.0715, 3301.0716, 3301.0730, 3301.111, 3301.12, 3301.16, 3301.45, 3301.52, 3302.01, 3302.02, 3302.021, 3302.03, 3302.034, 3302.035, 3302.04, 3302.05, 3302.07, 3302.10, 3302....

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Reduces administrative burden through code cleanup

Risks

  • Potential costs for districts adapting to updated procedures

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Simplifies complex education regulations for stakeholders
  • Improves administrative efficiency within the DEW

Risks

  • Risk of unintended legal gaps from sweeping statute repeals
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective 10/9/26

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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