SB318

Allow law enforcement to provide certain school resource services

Chamber Passed·3/25/26

Ohio SB318 allows township police to provide school resource services.

Ohio SB318 amends the state's Revised Code to allow township police departments to provide school resource services. This includes assistance with emergency management plans and additional responsibilities assigned through a memorandum of understanding. School resource officers must complete specific training, including age-appropriate conflict resolution and crisis intervention methods. The bill also outlines roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all parties involved, including law enforcement, school administrators, staff, and teachers.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 12–0 · Mar 25
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
15
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Education 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Mar 3

3:00 PM

Senate Education 3rd Hearing, Opponent

History

Jun 3

House

Reported: Education

May 13

House

Referred to committee: Education

Mar 31

House

Introduced