Ohio SB328: Regards Education and Workforce Return on Investment Initiative

What the bill says

To amend sections 3313.603, 3313.6020, 3313.617, 3314.03, 3317.014, 3326.11, and 3328.24; to enact sections 3301.0733, 3301.14, 3301.141, 3301.142, 3313.6034, and 3313.6115; and to repeal section 3313.607 of the Revised Code regarding the Education and Workforce Return on Investment Initiative, a middle school career exploration course requirement, and student career and academic plans.

From the amended text, May 20, 2026:

To amend sections 3313.603, 3313.6020, 3313.617, 3314.03, 3317.014, 3326.11, and 3328.24; to enact sections 3301.0733, 3301.14, 3301.141, 3301.142, 3313.6034, and 3313.6115; and to repeal section 3313.607 of the Revised Code regarding the Education and Workforce Return on Investment Initiative, a middle school career exploration course requirement, and student career and academic plans. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That sections 3313.603, 3313.6020, 3313.617, 3314.03, 3317.014, 3326.11, and 3328.24 be amended and sections 3301.0733, 3301.14, 3301.141, 3301.142, 3313.6034, and 3313.6115 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 3301.0733. (A) The department of education and workforce shall do all of the following: (1) Not later than March 15, 2027, develop professional skills standards aligned to the essential workplace skills needed by employers in this state; (2) Not later than March 15, 2027, in consultation with career education and workforce development stakeholders, establish a statewide career coaching framework. The framework, at a minimum, shall include all of the following: (a) Indicators of quality career coaching sessions, including length, timing, and frequency recommendations; (b) Career-coaching session objectives, including assessment interpretation, career pathway exposure, reflections on experiential learning, and plan development; (c) Qualifications and training for individuals that provide career coaching, including the role of a valid Ohio school counselor license and other …

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Sponsors

• Kyle Koehler (R, 10) · primary sponsor
• Willis Blackshear (D, 6)
• Andrew Brenner (R, 19)
• Jerry Cirino (R, 18)
• Catherine Ingram (D, 9)
• Terry Johnson (R, SD-014)
• Al Landis (R, 31)
• George Lang (R, 4)
• O'Brien, Sandra (R)
• Thomas Patton (R, 24)
• Michele Reynolds (R, 3)
• Kristina Roegner (R, 27)

Latest actions

1. May 27, 2026: Referred to committee
2. May 26, 2026: Introduced
3. May 20, 2026: Passed
4. May 13, 2026: Reported - Substitute
5. November 19, 2025: Referred to committee
6. November 18, 2025: Introduced

Votes

• Passed (May 20, 2026): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Favorable Passage (May 13, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, failed

Common questions

What is SB328?

SB328 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Regards Education and Workforce Return on Investment Initiative.

What does SB328 do?

In its own words: To amend sections 3313.603, 3313.6020, 3313.617, 3314.03, 3317.014, 3326.11, and 3328.24; to enact sections 3301.0733, 3301.14, 3301.141, 3301.142, 3313.6034, and 3313.6115; and to repeal section 3313.607 of the Revised Code regarding the Education and Workforce Return on Investment Initiative, a middle school career exploration course requirement, and student career and academic plans.

What is the status of SB328?

In committee as of May 27, 2026. Latest action: Referred to committee (May 27, 2026).

Who sponsored SB328?

Kyle Koehler (R, 10), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB328?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb328