Sub. S.B. No. 180 Summary

• Establishes conditions for new internet- or computer-based community schools to operate, allowing sponsors with schools rated "in need of continuous improvement" or higher to open new internet/computer-based schools

• Creates a longitudinal student data system through a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Education and Ohio Board of Regents to combine K-12 and higher education data for research and evaluation purposes

• Requires student performance data (value-added measures) to count for 50% of teacher and principal evaluation criteria for licensure and renewal, with specific academic growth standards for different grade levels and subject areas

• Qualifies Teach for America participants who have completed at least two years of teaching in another state to receive an initial professional educator license without completing the Ohio teacher residency program

• Establishes the Ohio Teacher Residency Program as a mandatory four-year entry-level program for new teachers including mentoring, professional development, and student achievement gain measures