HB165

Ohio HB165 amends the Revised Code to require implicit bias training for licensed educators and makes an appropriation.

Ohio HB165 amends sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and enacts section 3319.2214 of the Revised Code. It mandates that districts and schools reimburse licensed educators for implicit bias training, counting it towards professional development requirements. The state board and chancellor will set minimum standards for reimbursable training, including definitions, examples, identification methods, and mitigation strategies. The department will reimburse districts for these reimbursements minus other tuition or stipends. The bill also makes an appropriation for educator preparation.