Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateOhioIntroduced
SB 19: Regards academic intervention, math improvement and intervention
Andrew Brenner
SB 19 status: Introduced — Effective 9/23/26 (updated Sep 23, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion65%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill mandates the establishment of mathematics improvement and intervention plans and formalizes academic intervention services in Ohio public schools.
Who is affected
Public school districts, charter schools, STEM schools, and students requiring academic intervention.
Requirements and enforcement
Districts must comply with new reporting and procedural requirements for student math improvement and intervention services.
Costs and funding
Not stated, though compliance likely requires administrative staff time and pedagogical resources.
When it takes effect
Effective September 23, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved statewide math proficiency and standardized support for struggling students.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for unfunded compliance mandates and administrative burden on school districts.
What is still unknown
The specific pedagogical requirements, state-provided guidance, and funding allocations associated with the new sections are not detailed in the summary.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Focus on math skills enhances long-term workforce readiness
- Standardization of services improves resource allocation efficiency
- Targeted interventions may reduce long-term remedial costs
Risks
- Increased administrative burden on local school districts
- Potential for unfunded or underfunded mandate pressure
- Staffing costs for new intervention requirements
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Direct support for students struggling in mathematics
- Institutional focus on academic achievement and success
- Structured approach to student intervention services
Risks
- Increased performance pressure on students and educators
- Potential for narrowing of curriculum focus
- Resource disparities between wealthier and poorer districts
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Codification of mandatory academic improvement plans
- Standardized reporting for academic intervention success
- Increased clarity in school statutory obligations
Risks
- Compliance reporting overhead for local administrators
- Potential friction in state-to-district oversight
- Complexity in verifying the quality of intervention
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Implementation may create financial strain on local school districts without specific state-level funding support.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract summary; full text analysis is unavailable.
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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