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

SB 290 — Require school building to have an exterior secure master key box

Last action — Referred to committee

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced October 08, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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 Senate

    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.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

Schools must install secure master key boxes on their buildings.

This bill mandates that public and chartered nonpublic schools install exterior secure master key boxes at their buildings. The measure aims to enhance building security and access for emergencies.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means school staff may have improved access to keys in emergencies, potentially increasing safety for all.

Summary

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.475 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 221.20 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to require public and chartered nonpublic schools to purchase and install an exterior secure master key box on each school building.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

29 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 290 has added a broader list of cosponsors, which includes multiple senators, emphasizing wider support for the legislation. In contrast, the previous version only mentioned one cosponsor from the Senate Education Committee. This change matters because increased support can enhance the bill's chances of passing, reflecting a consensus among more legislators on the importance of the issues addressed in the bill.

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As Reported by the Senate Education Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
As Passed by the Senate 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
290 2025-2026 Senators Patton, Reynolds Cosponsor:
290 2025-2026 Senators Patton, Reynolds Cosponsors:
Senator Brenner To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and 1 to enact section 3313.475 of the Revised Code 2 and to amend Section 221.20 of H.B.
Senators Brenner, Cirino, DeMora, Gavarone, Landis, O'Brien, Reineke, Romanchuk, Schaffer, Timken, Wilkin To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and 1 to enact section 3313.475 of the Revised Code 2 and to amend Section 221.20 of H.B.
The 18 master key box shall permit emergency access to both law 19 enforcement agencies and emergency responders from an exterior 20 Sub.
The 18 master key box shall permit emergency access to both law 19 Sub.
290 Page 2 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee location designated by the local law enforcement authorities.
290 Page 2 As Passed by the Senate enforcement agencies and emergency responders from an exterior 20 location designated by the local law enforcement authorities.
290 Page 3 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee (A) Each contract entered into between a sponsor and the 49 governing authority of a community school shall specify the 50 following:
290 Page 3 As Passed by the Senate (A) Each contract entered into between a sponsor and the 49 governing authority of a community school shall specify the 50 following:
290 Page 4 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee withdrawing a student from the school if the student without a 77 legitimate excuse fails to participate in seventy-two 78 consecutive hours of the learning opportunities offered to the 79 student.
290 Page 4 As Passed by the Senate withdrawing a student from the school if the student without a 77 legitimate excuse fails to participate in seventy-two 78 consecutive hours of the learning opportunities offered to the 79 student.
290 Page 5 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee noncertificated persons to teach up to twelve hours or forty 105 hours per week pursuant to section 3319.301 of the Revised Code;
290 Page 5 As Passed by the Senate noncertificated persons to teach up to twelve hours or forty 105 hours per week pursuant to section 3319.301 of the Revised Code;
290 Page 6 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee 3313.86, 3313.89, 3313.96, 3319.073, 3319.077, 3319.078, 134 3319.0812, 3319.238, 3319.318, 3319.321, 3319.324, 3319.39, 135 3319.391, 3319.393, 3319.41, 3319.46, 3319.90, 3319.614, 136 3320.01, 3320.02, 3320.03, 3320.04, 3321.01, 3321.041, 3321.13, 137 3321.14, 3321.141, 3321.17, 3321.18, 3321.19, 3322.20, 3322.24, 138 3323.251, 3327.10, 4111.17, 4113.52, 5502.262, 5502.703, and 139 5705.391 and Chapters 117., 1347., 2744., 3365., 3742., 4112., 140 4123., 4141., and 4167.
290 Page 6 As Passed by the Senate 3313.86, 3313.89, 3313.96, 3319.073, 3319.077, 3319.078, 134 3319.0812, 3319.238, 3319.318, 3319.321, 3319.324, 3319.39, 135 3319.391, 3319.393, 3319.41, 3319.46, 3319.90, 3319.614, 136 3320.01, 3320.02, 3320.03, 3320.04, 3321.01, 3321.041, 3321.13, 137 3321.14, 3321.141, 3321.17, 3321.18, 3321.19, 3322.20, 3322.24, 138 3323.251, 3327.10, 4111.17, 4113.52, 5502.262, 5502.703, and 139 5705.391 and Chapters 117., 1347., 2744., 3365., 3742., 4112., 140 4123., 4141., and 4167.
290 Page 7 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee awarding high school credit based on demonstration of subject 165 area competency, and beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, 166 with the updated plan that permits students enrolled in seventh 167 and eighth grade to meet curriculum requirements based on 168 subject area competency adopted by the department under 169 divisions (J)(1) and (2) of section 3313.603 of the Revised 170 Code.
290 Page 7 As Passed by the Senate awarding high school credit based on demonstration of subject 165 area competency, and beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, 166 with the updated plan that permits students enrolled in seventh 167 and eighth grade to meet curriculum requirements based on 168 subject area competency adopted by the department under 169 divisions (J)(1) and (2) of section 3313.603 of the Revised 170 Code.
290 Page 8 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee the Revised Code, the school shall comply with sections 3301.50 195 to 3301.59 of the Revised Code and the minimum standards for 196 preschool programs prescribed in rules adopted by the department 197 of children and youth under section 3301.53 of the Revised Code.
290 Page 8 As Passed by the Senate the Revised Code, the school shall comply with sections 3301.50 195 to 3301.59 of the Revised Code and the minimum standards for 196 preschool programs prescribed in rules adopted by the department 197 of children and youth under section 3301.53 of the Revised Code.
290 Page 9 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee (16) Requirements and procedures regarding the disposition 223 of employees of the school in the event the contract is 224 terminated or not renewed pursuant to section 3314.07 of the 225 Revised Code;
290 Page 9 As Passed by the Senate (16) Requirements and procedures regarding the disposition 223 of employees of the school in the event the contract is 224 terminated or not renewed pursuant to section 3314.07 of the 225 Revised Code;
290 Page 10 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee (a) Prohibit the enrollment of students who reside outside 252 the district in which the school is located;
290 Page 10 As Passed by the Senate (a) Prohibit the enrollment of students who reside outside 252 the district in which the school is located;
290 Page 11 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee classroom-based learning opportunities that is in compliance 280 with criteria for student participation established by the 281 department under division (H)(2) of section 3314.08 of the 282 Revised Code;
290 Page 11 As Passed by the Senate classroom-based learning opportunities that is in compliance 280 with criteria for student participation established by the 281 department under division (H)(2) of section 3314.08 of the 282 Revised Code;
290 Page 12 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee (29) If a school operates using the blended learning 309 model, as defined in section 3301.079 of the Revised Code, all 310 of the following information:
290 Page 12 As Passed by the Senate (29) If a school operates using the blended learning 309 model, as defined in section 3301.079 of the Revised Code, all 310 of the following information:
290 Page 13 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee (32) A provision requiring the governing authority to 336 adopt an enrollment and attendance policy that requires a 337 student's parent to notify the community school in which the 338 student is enrolled when there is a change in the location of 339 the parent's or student's primary residence.
290 Page 13 As Passed by the Senate (32) A provision requiring the governing authority to 336 adopt an enrollment and attendance policy that requires a 337 student's parent to notify the community school in which the 338 student is enrolled when there is a change in the location of 339 the parent's or student's primary residence.
290 Page 14 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee of the Revised Code and shall include the following:
290 Page 14 As Passed by the Senate of the Revised Code and shall include the following:
290 Page 15 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee remains subject to the provisions of sections 3314.07, 3314.072, 394 and 3314.073 of the Revised Code.
290 Page 15 As Passed by the Senate remains subject to the provisions of sections 3314.07, 3314.072, 394 and 3314.073 of the Revised Code.
290 Page 16 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee 3319.41, 3319.45, 3319.46, 3319.614, 3319.90, 3320.01, 3320.02, 425 3320.03, 3320.04, 3321.01, 3321.041, 3321.05, 3321.13, 3321.14, 426 3321.141, 3321.17, 3321.18, 3321.19, 3321.191, 3322.20, 3322.24, 427 3323.251, 3327.10, 4111.17, 4113.52, 5502.262, 5502.703, and 428 5705.391 and Chapters 102., 117., 1347., 2744., 3307., 3309., 429 3365., 3742., 4112., 4123., 4141., and 4167.
290 Page 16 As Passed by the Senate 3319.41, 3319.45, 3319.46, 3319.614, 3319.90, 3320.01, 3320.02, 425 3320.03, 3320.04, 3321.01, 3321.041, 3321.05, 3321.13, 3321.14, 426 3321.141, 3321.17, 3321.18, 3321.19, 3321.191, 3322.20, 3322.24, 427 3323.251, 3327.10, 4111.17, 4113.52, 5502.262, 5502.703, and 428 5705.391 and Chapters 102., 117., 1347., 2744., 3307., 3309., 429 3365., 3742., 4112., 4123., 4141., and 4167.
290 Page 17 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee Ohio Center for the Future of Forensic Science at Bowling Green 454 State University.
290 Page 17 As Passed by the Senate Ohio Center for the Future of Forensic Science at Bowling Green 454 State University.
290 Page 18 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee item 055411, County Sheriffs' Pay Supplement.
290 Page 18 As Passed by the Senate item 055411, County Sheriffs' Pay Supplement.
290 Page 19 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee law enforcement or other government agencies;
290 Page 19 As Passed by the Senate law enforcement or other government agencies;
290 Page 20 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee to the federal Victims of Crime Act.
290 Page 20 As Passed by the Senate to the federal Victims of Crime Act.
290 Page 21 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee (5) School supplies or equipment related to school safety 568 or for implementing the school's safety plan;
290 Page 21 As Passed by the Senate (5) School supplies or equipment related to school safety 568 or for implementing the school's safety plan;
290 Page 22 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS 597 The foregoing appropriation item 055504, Domestic Violence 598 Programs, shall be used by the Attorney General for the purpose 599 of funding domestic violence programs as defined in section 600 109.46 of the Revised Code.
290 Page 22 As Passed by the Senate DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS 597 The foregoing appropriation item 055504, Domestic Violence 598 Programs, shall be used by the Attorney General for the purpose 599 of funding domestic violence programs as defined in section 600 109.46 of the Revised Code.
290 Page 23 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee appropriation item 055505, Pike County Capital Case, at the end 625 of fiscal year 2025 is hereby reappropriated to the same 626 appropriation item for the same purpose in fiscal year 2026.
290 Page 23 As Passed by the Senate appropriation item 055505, Pike County Capital Case, at the end 625 of fiscal year 2025 is hereby reappropriated to the same 626 appropriation item for the same purpose in fiscal year 2026.
290 Page 24 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee Forces, shall be used to support narcotics task forces funded by 653 the Attorney General.
290 Page 24 As Passed by the Senate Forces, shall be used to support narcotics task forces funded by 653 the Attorney General.
290 Page 25 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee are necessary for this purpose, the amounts are hereby 681 appropriated.
290 Page 25 As Passed by the Senate are necessary for this purpose, the amounts are hereby 681 appropriated.
290 Page 26 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee The foregoing appropriation item 055601, Organized Crime 710 Commission Distributions, shall be used by the Organized Crime 711 Investigations Commission, as provided by section 177.011 of the 712 Revised Code, to reimburse political subdivisions for the 713 expenses the political subdivisions incur when their law 714 enforcement officers participate in an organized crime task 715 force and to support the operations of the retail theft task 716 force.
290 Page 26 As Passed by the Senate The foregoing appropriation item 055601, Organized Crime 710 Commission Distributions, shall be used by the Organized Crime 711 Investigations Commission, as provided by section 177.011 of the 712 Revised Code, to reimburse political subdivisions for the 713 expenses the political subdivisions incur when their law 714 enforcement officers participate in an organized crime task 715 force and to support the operations of the retail theft task 716 force.
290 Page 27 As Reported by the Senate Education Committee H.B.
290 Page 27 As Passed by the Senate H.B.
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Not signed on (133)

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Votes

Passed

Passed 31 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 23000
Democratic 8000
Total 31000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (31)
Member Party Vote
Beth Liston Democratic Yea
Casey Weinstein Democratic Yea
Catherine D. Ingram Democratic Yea
Hearcel F. Craig Democratic Yea
Kent Smith Democratic Yea
Nickie J. Antonio Democratic Yea
William P. DeMora Democratic Yea
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr. Democratic Yea
Al Cutrona Republican Yea
Al Landis Republican Yea
Andrew O. Brenner Republican Yea
Bill Reineke Republican Yea
Brian M. Chavez Republican Yea
George F. Lang Republican Yea
Jane M. Timken Republican Yea
Jerry C. Cirino Republican Yea
Kristina D. Roegner Republican Yea
Kyle Koehler Republican Yea
Louis W. Blessing, III Republican Yea
Mark Romanchuk Republican Yea
Michele Reynolds Republican Yea
Nathan H. Manning Republican Yea
Rob McColley Republican Yea
Sandra O'Brien Republican Yea
Shane Wilkin Republican Yea
Stephen A. Huffman Republican Yea
Steve Wilson Republican Yea
Susan Manchester Republican Yea
Theresa Gavarone Republican Yea
Thomas F. Patton Republican Yea
Tim Schaffer Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 290 do?
To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.475 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 221.20 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to require public and chartered nonpublic schools to purchase and install an exterior secure master key box on each school building.
Who sponsors SB 290?
SB 290 is sponsored by Thomas F. Patton (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 290?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced October 08, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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