State • Ohio

SB 276: Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Kristina RoegnerIntroduced

SB 276 status: Introduced — Effective 10/6/26 (updated Oct 6, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

This law makes it easier for school psychologists to work in different states by joining a national agreement that simplifies the licensing process.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Increases labor mobility for school psychologists
  • Potentially lowers administrative costs for recruitment

Risks

  • Potential shift in regulatory oversight responsibilities

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Aims to address school psychologist shortages
  • Increases access to support services for students

Risks

  • Standardization may vary between compact states
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Reliance on compact rules may cede some degree of state-level licensing discretion

Limitation

Analysis based only on abstract summary

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective 10/6/26

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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