Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateOhioIntroduced
SB 276: Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
Kristina Roegner
SB 276 status: Introduced — Effective 10/6/26 (updated Oct 6, 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
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion65%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill ratifies the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists in Ohio, allowing licensed practitioners from participating states to practice in Ohio through a simplified process.
Who is affected
School psychologists, K-12 school districts, and state occupational licensing boards.
Requirements and enforcement
Practitioners must meet specific eligibility criteria defined by the compact to practice across state lines.
Costs and funding
State licensing boards may incur administrative transition costs, though potential efficiencies are anticipated.
When it takes effect
Effective 10/6/26.
Potential benefits
Increases access to school-based mental health services and reduces professional licensing barriers.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for fragmentation in disciplinary oversight and loss of state-specific regulatory autonomy.
What is still unknown
The exact impact on local staffing levels and the specific administrative requirements for Ohio board participation remain to be finalized through the compact commission.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Reduces licensing barriers for practitioners
- Increases professional mobility between states
- Expands hiring pools for school districts
Risks
- Potential loss of state-specific regulatory control
- Administrative transition costs for licensing boards
- Competition from out-of-state talent
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increases student access to school psychologists
- Improves service continuity for students
- Reduces wait times for mental health services
Risks
- Potential for reduced regional accountability
- Concerns regarding cross-state disciplinary oversight
- Variability between state and compact standards
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Improves mental health support in schools
- Ensures practitioners meet verified baseline standards
- Increases efficiency of school service delivery
Risks
- Variability in state-level safety reporting
- Coordination challenges between jurisdictions
- Fragmented multi-state disciplinary enforcement
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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
Disciplinary enforcement across state lines may face logistical hurdles.
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- GovernorUpcoming
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