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OH HB96: Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27

Effective Sep 30, 2025 Ohio · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB96 · where it stands

All steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Sep 30, 2025
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In one paragraph

Ohio's FY 2026-27 operating budget (HB 96) enacted R.C. 3301.24, an artificial intelligence policy requirement for K-12 schools. The Department of Education and Workforce had to develop a model policy on the use of AI in schools by Dec. 31, 2025, covering appropriate use by students and staff. Every school district, community school and STEM school must adopt its own AI use policy by July 1, 2026, and may adopt the department's model. R.C. 3301.24 took effect Sept. 30, 2025.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Ohio schools need written AI use policies; ed-tech vendors selling AI tools to Ohio districts should expect procurement and use to follow those policies.

Key provisions

  1. R.C. 3301.24(A): the Department of Education and Workforce develops a model policy on AI use in schools by Dec. 31, 2025
  2. The model policy addresses appropriate use of AI by students and staff for educational purposes
  3. R.C. 3301.24(B): each school district, community school and STEM school adopts an AI use policy by July 1, 2026, and may adopt the model
  4. Other parts of this budget act are not summarized here
  5. Operating appropriations took effect June 30, 2025; R.C. 3301.24 took effect Sept. 30, 2025

Latest legislative action

Jun 30, 2025. Signed by the Governor

Topics and industries

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Affected industries

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