HB 635 Summary

• Creates a school license plate program allowing vehicle owners to display high school or school district names and logos on their license plates under sections 4503.516 and 4503.517 of the Revised Code.

• Vehicle owners pay a registration fee plus a contribution (up to $30) set by the school district, with funds deposited into the license plate contribution fund for use by schools to benefit students.

• School boards must adopt a resolution and submit an application to the registrar showing at least 150 people intend to purchase the plates, along with proposed logo, design, and contribution amount.

• The $10 administrative fee per plate registration compensates the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for additional services required in issuing school license plates.

• Amendments to section 4501.21 add section 4503.516 to the list of specialty license plate contribution sources, with school district contributions directed to the respective schools as determined appropriate for student benefit.