HB868

Regards high school instruction on peace officer interactions

Introduced·5/12/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB868 requires high school instruction on interactions with peace officers, including rights and proper actions during encounters.

Ohio HB868 mandates that school districts provide instruction on interactions with peace officers for high school students. This instruction must cover a person's rights during an interaction, proper actions, and other related topics. The bill also allows districts to offer a class worth up to one unit of high school credit based on this instruction. Districts are encouraged to assign licensed educators with peace officer experience to provide this instruction.

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Education Committee
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History

May 20

House

Referred to committee: Education

May 12

House

Introduced