HB 304 Summary

• Establishes new section 3320.01 defining "religious expression" to include prayer, religious gatherings, distribution of religious materials, wearing symbolic clothing, and expression of religious viewpoints (excluding obscene or vulgar content).

• Requires school districts, community schools, STEM schools, and college-preparatory boarding schools to provide equal access to school facilities for student religious expression meetings as given to secular student groups, without regard to content.

• Amends sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 to incorporate the new religious expression access requirements into community school, STEM school, and college-preparatory boarding school provisions.

• Makes compliance with section 3320.01 mandatory for all public school types listed in the bill when managing student access to facilities and student group activities.