Status: Passed the Ohio Senate and referred to the Ohio House Education Committee for further consideration.
Summary of the bill
Senate Bill 19 focuses on strengthening academic intervention services for students who are struggling academically, particularly in mathematics. The bill would amend sections of the Ohio Revised Code related to school accountability, intervention services, and student support programs.
Key provisions include:
Requiring schools to identify students who score below proficiency on state assessments in mathematics or English language arts.
Requiring districts to provide academic intervention services at no cost to those students.
Allowing schools to use evidence-based supports, such as tutoring, extended learning time, or targeted instructional programs.
Requiring schools to develop a Mathematics Improvement and Monitoring Plan for students who qualify for math intervention services.
Potential considerations for schools and educators
Schools may need to implement or expand structured intervention programs for students with lower assessment scores.
Districts may need systems to monitor student progress and document intervention plans.
The bill could affect how schools allocate instructional supports, tutoring, and intervention resources.