OH HB530

Establishes public college-preparatory boarding schools for at-risk students operated by private nonprofit corporations, with charters granted by the state board of education under existing charter school provisions.

Defines "eligible students" as those entitled to attend a participating school district who are at-risk of academic failure, from families below 250% of federal poverty guidelines, and meet at least two additional conditions including disciplinary history, low test scores, disability status, or family circumstances.

Provides per-pupil funding of $25,000 annually (adjusted for inflation) for each enrolled student, deducted from home school districts' state aid; schools must secure federal funds for initial operations unless the state department obtains federal funding.

Requires schools to offer remedial curriculum for grades below nine and college-preparatory curriculum meeting state standards for high school students, plus extracurricular activities, health services, tutoring, college counseling, and residential student life programs.

Schools must comply with special education requirements, assessment standards, and teacher licensure/background check provisions; participating school districts must provide weekly transportation to and from the boarding schools.