Ohio State Board of Education

Though there have been some changes to it, the bill still has its share of opponents.

The resolution, which doesn't carry any legal weight, has been debated by the board for months now.

With time running down before the end of term, Ohio lawmakers scramble to pass bills in the lame-duck session at the statehouse.

Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, said the measure has been considered by Ohio governors for years and to him it's a matter of accountability.

The schedule for Ohio House and Ohio Senate committee meetings gives insight to what bills are considered a priority heading into the end of session.

Ohio lawmakers return after the Thanksgiving break to consider bills making changes in voting and election laws and to strip away some of the powers of the state school board and move them to the governor's office.

Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would take power away from school board members while other provisions would change the makeup of the board.

The board is set to consider three proposals Monday morning that oppose anti-discrimination policy recently adopted by the Biden administration.

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