OH HB119

Requires the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to adopt rules by June 1, 2026 for mandatory exit orientation programs for 11th and 12th grade students at all public high schools, covering topics including federal student loans, grants, apprenticeships, vocational training, voter registration, military enlistment, local employment, and healthcare resources

Mandates each school district to host the exit orientation program annually on one school day during September, with districts operating multiple high schools required to schedule programs on different days

Requires school boards to permit representatives from labor organizations, military branches, workforce training providers, chambers of commerce, and private businesses to present information on jobs and training opportunities during the programs

Directs local workforce development boards and OhioMeansJobs center operators to actively participate in planning and conducting the programs, ensuring alignment with local labor market needs

Designates September as "Workforce Development Month" in Ohio