SB461

Enact the Strengthening Ohio Civics Act

Introduced·6/22/26
Introduced Text

Ohio SB461 establishes academic civics centers at state universities to enhance civic literacy and education.

Ohio SB461, known as the Strengthening Ohio Civics Act, establishes academic civics centers at state universities to promote civic literacy and education. These centers will offer courses in American civics, focusing on the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and other foundational texts. The centers will be independent academic units with authority over their curriculum and faculty hiring. They will also engage in research and offer university-wide programming on civic discourse and leadership.

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History

Jun 22

Senate

Introduced