Ohio’s latest education bill eliminates teacher expertise & bipartisanship
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screw bipartisanship |
The Ohio House Education Committee reconvened last evening with the introduction of the latest version (sub bill) of an education reform bill from Governor Kasich’s office, House Bill 555. The bill was introduced by Committee Chair, Gerald Stebelton who, as sponsor and chair, had to step down to the podium and turn his seat over to Mike Dovilla.
Sub House Bill 555 primarily focuses on revising the method for grading schools and districts, but when Stebelton completed his prepared remarks, committee members from both parties launched into a series of questions about a piece of the legislation not as well known – the elimination of the “Ohio Accountability Task Force” established in Ohio Revised Code 3302.021.
Currently, the law dictates that the task force consist of the thirteen members, with guarantees that both major political parties are represented. Additionally, the majority of voting members having significant experience, expertise, and a