Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio HB994: Enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act
Status: Introduced, August 27, 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.
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, August 27, 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 …
Sponsors
- David Thomas (R, 65) · primary sponsor
- Nick Santucci (R, 64) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Introduced
Subjects: Education, Taxation, Economic Development, Higher Education
Common questions
- What is HB994?
- HB994 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act.
- What does HB994 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 HB994?
- Introduced as of August 27, 2026. Latest action: Introduced (August 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB994?
- David Thomas (R, 65), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB994?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb994
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