Ohio SB462: Enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act

What the bill says

To amend section 5751.98 and to enact sections 3333.46 and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act to authorize and offer tax incentives for qualified education partnerships between institutions of higher education and private employers.

From the introduced text, June 25, 2026:

To amend section 5751.98 and to enact sections 3333.46 and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act to authorize and offer tax incentives for qualified education partnerships between institutions of higher education and private employers. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That section 5751.98 be amended and sections 3333.46 and 5751.55 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 3333.46. (A) As used in this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education as defined in section 3345.12 of the Revised Code or a nonprofit institution holding a certificate of authorization pursuant to Chapter 1713. of the Revised Code. (2) "Private sector partner" means a private employer within this state that chooses to participate in a qualified education partnership under this section. (B)(1) The chancellor of higher education, in conjunction with the director of development, shall establish the qualified education partnership program. Under the program, an institution of higher education may enter into an agreement with a private sector partner to support the development of a degree or certificate program that directly meets local workforce needs. (2) A qualified education partnership established under this section shall meet all of the following conditions: (a) The private sector partner shall …

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Sponsors

• Jane Timken (R, 29) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Referred to committee
2. June 25, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is SB462?

SB462 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act.

What does SB462 do?

In its own words: To amend section 5751.98 and to enact sections 3333.46 and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act to authorize and offer tax incentives for qualified education partnerships between institutions of higher education and private employers.

What is the status of SB462?

In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Referred to committee (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored SB462?

Jane Timken (R, 29).

Where is the official record for SB462?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb462