OH HB603

Permits community schools established on or after the effective date to operate as hybrid schools combining internet/computer-based instruction with classroom-based instruction, with the hybrid nature described in the school contract.

Allows existing community schools to restructure as hybrid schools with sponsor approval by amending their contracts before July 1 of the school year of restructuring.

Requires each hybrid school student to attend a centralized site maintained by the school for at least one day per week but no more than two and one-half days per week for traditional classroom instruction, with remaining school week time spent on online assignments from their residence.

Mandates the centralized classroom site be located in a challenged school district, which is considered the school's district for all purposes including admission policy.

Establishes funding formulas deducting amounts from the student's home district based on the days of in-person attendance and providing payments to the hybrid school, with students entitled to transportation to the centralized site on required attendance days.