SB7

Regards student instruction on harmful effects of substance use

Chamber Passed·4/9/25

Ohio SB7 mandates instruction on the harmful effects of substance use in schools.

Ohio SB7 requires Ohio schools to provide instruction on the harmful effects of substance use, including marijuana, alcoholic beverages, opioids, and tobacco. This instruction must be age and developmentally appropriate, conforming to prevention best-practice frameworks. Schools must focus on changes in knowledge, attitude, and skills as a child develops. Parents or guardians can request their child be excused from this instruction. The bill also mandates instruction on topics such as personal safety, assault prevention, dating violence, and sexual violence prevention.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 7–0 · Apr 9, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 8

1:45 PM

House Education 3rd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony

Sep 30, 2025

2:45 PM

House Education 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Apr 30, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Education

Apr 15, 2025

House

Introduced

Apr 9, 2025

Senate

Reported - Substitute: Education