Bill Summary: Sub. H.B. No. 165

• Ratifies the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, establishing uniform educational standards for school-age children (K-12) of active duty military members across member states.

• Creates the State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children within the Department of Education, comprised of the superintendent of public instruction, director of veterans services, school district superintendents, military installation representatives, legislative members, and appointed officers.

• Requires seamless enrollment and course placement for military children transferring between states, including acceptance of unofficial education records, waiver of entrance age requirements, and accommodation of special education services and immunization timelines.

• Establishes a Compact Commissioner appointed by the governor and a Military Family Education Liaison to administer Ohio's participation in the interstate compact and assist military families with educational transitions.

• Allocates annual assessment costs for compact participation equally between the Department of Education and Department of Veterans Services, and creates an Interstate Commission with rulemaking authority, dispute resolution mechanisms, and enforcement powers.