Ohio Legislative Session Ends with Key Bills Passed

Ohio lawmakers concluded their two-year legislative session by passing several significant bills, including the 'Parents Bill of Rights' that mandates parental notification for various educational matters and expands student suspension criteria. They also approved measures criminalizing 'sextortion' and restricting courts from suspending drivers' licenses for certain offenses. A proposed pay raise for Ohio lawmakers and officials was halted due to lack of support, highlighting internal divisions among Senate Republicans. Despite a historically rushed passage of numerous bills, significant educational reforms were enacted. All passed bills are now pending Governor Mike DeWine's approval or veto.