Education

Education related legislation addressed drug prevention, kindergarten readiness assessments, administration of the ACT/SAT, substitute end-of-course exams, biliteracy, school security, EDChoice scholarship clarifications, participation in athletics and other contests, licensure, and college credit plus.

An effort is underway across Ohio to prevent drug use among Ohio’s most vulnerable citizens – our children. Start Talking! gives parents, guardians, educators and community leaders the tools to start the conversation with Ohio’s youth about the importance of living healthy, drug-free lives.

Children of parents who talk to their teens about drugs are up to 50% less likely to use.

Start Talking! website

"Parents—the first and most important educators—have a fundamental right to choose the education best suited to the needs of their children, including public, private and religious schools.

Catholic schools provide young people with sound Church teaching through a broad-based curriculum, where faith and culture are intertwined in all areas of a school's life.

Over the years, the Ohio General Assembly and Ohio’s Governors have provided excellent tax-supported assistance for pupils attending Catholic and other chartered nonpublic schools.