Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 326 — Regards the Classic Learning Test entrance exam

Last action — Referred to committee

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

To amend section 3301.0712 and to enact section 3345.065 of the Revised Code regarding the Classic Learning Test entrance exam.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

12 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 326 includes a list of names representing members who passed the bill, while removing references to those from the earlier committee report. This change highlights the individuals who voted in favor of the bill, which can help the public identify key supporters. It matters because showing the backing of specific lawmakers can create accountability and transparency as the bill moves forward in the legislative process.

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As Reported by the House Education Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Am.
As Passed by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session Am.
Representatives Fischer, Salvo, Lear, Johnson, John, Williams, Hall, T., Click, Deeter, Barhorst, Dean, McClain, Odioso, Mathews, A., Pizzulli, Gross, Fowler Arthur, Bird To amend section 3301.0712 and to enact section 1 3345.065 of the Revised Code regarding the use 2 of nationally standardized assessments in public 3 and chartered nonpublic schools and state 4 institutions of higher education.
Representatives Fischer, Salvo, Lear, Johnson, John, Williams, Hall, T., Click, Deeter, Barhorst, Dean, McClain, Odioso, Mathews, A., Pizzulli, Gross, Fowler Arthur, Bird, Demetriou, Dovilla, Hiner, King, Mathews, T., Willis, Young To amend section 3301.0712 and to enact section 1 3345.065 of the Revised Code regarding the use 2 of nationally standardized assessments in public 3 and chartered nonpublic schools and state 4 institutions of higher education.
326 Page 2 As Reported by the House Education Committee under division (D) of this section.
326 Page 2 As Passed by the House under division (D) of this section.
326 Page 3 As Reported by the House Education Committee examinations, as prescribed under section 3313.6013 of the 49 Revised Code, in the areas of science, American history, and 50 American government may be used as end-of-course examinations in 51 accordance with division (B)(4)(a)(i) of this section.
326 Page 3 As Passed by the House examinations, as prescribed under section 3313.6013 of the 49 Revised Code, in the areas of science, American history, and 50 American government may be used as end-of-course examinations in 51 accordance with division (B)(4)(a)(i) of this section.
326 Page 4 As Reported by the House Education Committee 3301.079 of the Revised Code and the topics required under 79 division (M) of section 3313.603 of the Revised Code.
326 Page 4 As Passed by the House 3301.079 of the Revised Code and the topics required under 79 division (M) of section 3313.603 of the Revised Code.
326 Page 5 As Reported by the House Education Committee academic achievement necessary to earn a high school diploma.
326 Page 5 As Passed by the House academic achievement necessary to earn a high school diploma.
326 Page 6 As Reported by the House Education Committee (iii) A proficient level of skill;
326 Page 6 As Passed by the House (iii) A proficient level of skill;
326 Page 7 As Reported by the House Education Committee Receipt of credit for the course described in division (B) 166 (6)(a)(i) of this section shall satisfy the requirement to take 167 the end-of-course examination.
326 Page 7 As Passed by the House Receipt of credit for the course described in division (B) 166 (6)(a)(i) of this section shall satisfy the requirement to take 167 the end-of-course examination.
326 Page 8 As Reported by the House Education Committee authorized under division (B)(7)(a) of this section, both of the 195 following shall apply:
326 Page 8 As Passed by the House authorized under division (B)(7)(a) of this section, both of the 195 following shall apply:
326 Page 9 As Reported by the House Education Committee students who entered the ninth grade for the first time on or 224 after July 1, 2014, but prior to July 1, 2015, and who wish to 225 retake the examination.
326 Page 9 As Passed by the House students who entered the ninth grade for the first time on or 224 after July 1, 2014, but prior to July 1, 2015, and who wish to 225 retake the examination.
326 Page 10 As Reported by the House Education Committee (2) The date after which a person shall meet the 253 requirements of the entire assessment system as a prerequisite 254 for a diploma of adult education under section 3313.611 of the 255 Revised Code;
326 Page 10 As Passed by the House (2) The date after which a person shall meet the 253 requirements of the entire assessment system as a prerequisite 254 for a diploma of adult education under section 3313.611 of the 255 Revised Code;
326 Page 11 As Reported by the House Education Committee (1) of this section.
326 Page 11 As Passed by the House (1) of this section.
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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on · 29 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

House — Favorable Passage

Passed 9 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democratic 1300
Total 9300
% of votes cast 75%25%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Nay
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Nay
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Nay
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 65 Yea · 29 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 62000
Democratic 32900
Total 652900
% of votes cast 69%31%0%0%
How each member voted (94)
Member Party Vote
Anita Somani Democratic Nay
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Nay
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Nay
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Nay
C. Allison Russo Democratic Nay
Cecil Thomas Democratic Nay
Chris Glassburn Democratic Nay
Christine Cockley Democratic Nay
Crystal Lett Democratic Nay
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Nay
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Nay
Derrick Hall Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Nay
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Nay
Eric Synenberg Democratic Nay
Erika White Democratic Nay
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Nay
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Nay
Karen Brownlee Democratic Nay
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Nay
Mark Sigrist Democratic Nay
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Nay
Michele Grim Democratic Nay
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Nay
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Nay
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Nay
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Nay
Terrence Upchurch Democratic Nay
Tristan Rader Democratic Nay
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Nay
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Bernard Willis Republican Yea
Beth Lear Republican Yea
Bill Roemer Republican Yea
Bob Peterson Republican Yea
Brian Lampton Republican Yea
Brian Stewart Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
David Thomas Republican Yea
Diane Mullins Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jack K. Daniels Republican Yea
James M. Hoops Republican Yea
Jamie Callender Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Jennifer Gross Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Yea
Kellie Deeter Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Levi Dean Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Meredith Craig Republican Yea
Michael D. Dovilla Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Ron Ferguson Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Yea
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Steve Demetriou Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea
Tim Barhorst Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Reported

Failed 9 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democratic 1300
Total 9300
% of votes cast 75%25%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Nay
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Nay
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Nay
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 326 do?
To amend section 3301.0712 and to enact section 3345.065 of the Revised Code regarding the Classic Learning Test entrance exam.
Who sponsors HB 326?
HB 326 is sponsored by Kevin Ritter (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 326?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 326?
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