Create Higher Ed Evidence-Based Innovation Fund, Grant Program

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

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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Hearings

• House Workforce and Higher Education: H. B. No. 748, H. B. No. 530, H. B. No. 644
  House Workforce and Higher Education · Mar 24, 2026
• House Workforce and Higher Education: H. B. No. 530, H. B. No. 584, H. B. No. 644, H. B. No. 666
  House Workforce and Higher Education · Mar 3, 2026
• House Workforce and Higher Education: H. B. No. 644, H. B. No. 698
  House Workforce and Higher Education · Feb 24, 2026

History

1. May 20, 2026Referred to committee
2. May 19, 2026Introduced
3. May 13, 2026Passed
4. Mar 25, 2026Reported - Substitute
5. Feb 4, 2026Referred to committee
6. Jan 12, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Gayle Manning (R) · sponsor

Bill text

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