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HB 145

Regards the minimum number of hours in a school year

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Adam Bird and 7 co-sponsors

Ohio HB 145 adjusts minimum instructional hours required annually for schools, affecting student learning time and district operations statewide.

Referred to committee
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Bill Summary · HB 145

Legislative bill overview

HB 145 modifies Ohio's requirements for the minimum number of instructional hours that must be provided during a school year. The bill was recently introduced and referred to committee in early March 2025. Without access to the specific language, the bill appears to adjust existing hour minimums that schools must meet.

Why is this important

School hour requirements directly affect student instructional time, teacher workload, and operational costs for districts. Changes to these minimums can impact educational outcomes, family scheduling (especially for working parents), and district budgets across Ohio's schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether the new hour requirement increases or decreases current minimums, affecting both educational quality concerns and budget pressures
  • How the change applies to different grade levels, special education programs, or school types (public, charter, traditional)
  • Implementation timeline and whether districts with existing schedules need to adjust quickly or have transition periods

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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