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HB 644·OH·house

Create Higher Ed Evidence-Based Innovation Fund, Grant Program

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 12, 2026
Sponsor: Gayle Manning (R)
Latest Action

Referred to committee

May 20, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes the Higher Education Evidence‑Based Innovation Fund in the state treasury and directs the chancellor of higher education to award competitive grants to Ohio’s public colleges and universities. Grants must support student success programs that use evidence‑based practices and prioritize low‑income students, with a preference for the most rigorously proven reforms. The program aims to improve retention, completion, and job outcomes while requiring evaluation and sustainability plans.

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