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OhioHB 57136th General Assembly (2025-2026)House

Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs

Sponsored By: Dontavius L. Jarrells (Democratic), Josh Williams (Republican)

Signed by Governor

EducationPrimary and Secondary EducationHealth and Human ServicesSubstance Abuse and Addiction

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Parents get notices about school overdoses

After emergency use of an overdose reversal drug, the superintendent must report it as soon as practicable. Reports go to the district board and the parent or guardian of the student who received the drug. The superintendent must also report emergency uses each year to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. If the superintendent finds a persistent overdose pattern in district schools, every student's parent or guardian must be notified. Participating private, community, science and technology, and college-preparatory boarding schools follow the same reporting rules.

Schools keeping overdose drugs need safety policies

Ohio school districts that choose to keep emergency overdose reversal drugs must adopt and carry out policies for each school. Policies must follow state requirements and cover drug amounts, secure storage accessible to authorized staff, and required employee or contractor training. The same rules apply to participating private, community, science and technology, and college-preparatory boarding schools. Covered schools can accept donations, but must spend that money only on these drugs and track spending. By August 1, 2026, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce must develop an optional model policy with the Department of Health.

Money awards barred for religious-release claims

Courts cannot award money for claims under or arising from Ohio's released-time religious instruction law for a specified period. The bar covers alleged violations from September 30, 2025, through this section's effective date. This provision does not create a private right to sue.

Religious release time guaranteed, with limits

Ohio districts must adopt policies allowing at least one school period each week for outside religious instruction. A parent must give written consent, and the course sponsor must keep attendance records and share them with the district. Unless district policy says otherwise, elementary and middle school students are limited to two periods total per week. High school release time is limited to the weekly class time equivalent of two high school credit units, unless district policy says otherwise. Students cannot leave core subjects, and districts and sponsors must work together to find a time during the school day. Released time does not count as an absence, but students must complete missed schoolwork; they may bring outside educational materials. The sponsor, family, or student must arrange transportation without public money or public school staff, and the sponsor must assume liability. The law provides protection from civil damages for transportation injuries when private transportation is used, while preserving other legal immunities. High schools may award up to two credit units using nonreligious standards similar to those for comparable nonpublic courses. Schools cannot test religious content, and credits may replace equivalent credits in matching subjects. The law also requires policy implementation, reporting, and model-policy development.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Dontavius L. Jarrells

    Democratic • House

  • Josh Williams

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Adam C. Bird

    Republican • House

  • Adam Mathews

    Republican • House

  • Andrew O. Brenner

    Republican • Senate

  • Bill Reineke

    Republican • Senate

  • Chris Glassburn

    Democratic • House

  • Cindy Abrams

    Republican • House

  • Crystal Lett

    Democratic • House

  • Dani Isaacsohn

    Democratic • House

  • Darnell T. Brewer

    Democratic • House

  • Derrick Hall

    Democratic • House

  • Don Jones

    Republican • House

  • Elgin Rogers, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Eric Synenberg

    Democratic • House

  • Haraz N. Ghanbari

    Republican • House

  • Ismail Mohamed

    Democratic • House

  • Jane M. Timken

    Republican • Senate

  • Jason Stephens

    Republican • House

  • Jean Schmidt

    Republican • House

  • Jeff LaRe

    Republican • House

  • Jennifer Gross

    Republican • House

  • Jerry C. Cirino

    Republican • Senate

  • Jodi Salvo

    Republican • House

  • Johnathan Newman

    Republican • House

  • Joseph A. Miller, III

    Democratic • House

  • Kellie Deeter

    Republican • House

  • Kristina D. Roegner

    Republican • Senate

  • Lauren McNally

    Democratic • House

  • Mark Hiner

    Republican • House

  • Mark Sigrist

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew Kishman

    Republican • House

  • Michele Reynolds

    Republican • Senate

  • Monica Robb Blasdel

    Republican • House

  • Rachel B. Baker

    Democratic • House

  • Sean P. Brennan

    Democratic • House

  • Sedrick Denson

    Democratic • House

  • Stephen A. Huffman

    Republican • Senate

  • Steve Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Terrence Upchurch

    Democratic • House

  • Terry Johnson

    Republican • Senate

  • Tex Fischer

    Republican • House

  • Theresa Gavarone

    Republican • Senate

  • Thomas F. Patton

    Republican • Senate

  • Thomas Hall

    Republican • House

  • Tim Barhorst

    Republican • House

  • Tracy M. Richardson

    Republican • House

  • Ty D. Mathews

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 216 • No: 24

Senate vote • 10/1/2025

Passed

Yes: 28 • No: 4

House vote • 10/1/2025

Concurred in Senate amendments

Yes: 76 • No: 18

Senate vote • 10/1/2025

Education: Reported

Yes: 5 • No: 2

House vote • 5/7/2025

Passed

Yes: 96 • No: 0

House vote • 4/29/2025

Education: Reported

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    10/20/2025Governor

  2. Sent to Governor

    10/9/2025Governor

  3. Concurred in Senate amendments

    10/1/2025House

  4. Passed

    10/1/2025Senate

  5. Reported

    10/1/2025Senate

  6. Refer to Committee

    5/14/2025Senate

  7. Introduced

    5/13/2025Senate

  8. Passed

    5/7/2025House

  9. Reported

    4/29/2025House

  10. Refer to Committee

    2/5/2025House

  11. Introduced

    2/4/2025House

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