HB 644 OH
Create Higher Ed Evidence-Based Innovation Fund, Grant Program
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Summary
Ohio House Bill 644 creates the Higher Education Evidence-Based Innovation Fund and Grant Program to support research-driven innovations in Ohio's higher education system. The bill also requires the Chancellor of Higher Education to conduct a comprehensive study examining the retrenchment processes (budget reduction and downsizing procedures) used at state institutions of higher education. The study would assess how Ohio's public colleges and universities reduce expenses and manage budget constraints.
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Official abstract
To enact section 3333.1211 of the Revised Code to create the Higher Education Evidence-Based Innovation Fund and Grant Program and to require the Chancellor of Higher Education to conduct a study on retrenchment processes at state institutions of higher education.
Sponsor (1)
- Gayle Manning Republican · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 12, 2026 Introduced · lower
- Feb 4, 2026 Referred to committee · lower
- Mar 25, 2026 Reported - Substitute · lower
- May 13, 2026 Passed · lower
- May 19, 2026 Introduced · upper
- May 20, 2026 Referred to committee · upper
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