(A)

(1) The department of education shall conduct a study that does both of the following:

(a) Reviews the criteria used in the current school funding formula to define "economically disadvantaged students" in order to determine the effectiveness of the criteria;

(b) Researches how other states define "economically disadvantaged students" and how "economically disadvantaged students" are addressed in other states' school funding formulas.

The department shall submit a report of its findings to the individuals prescribed in division (B) of this section not later than December 31, 2020.

(2) The department of education, in consultation with the department of job and family services and stakeholder groups determined appropriate by the department, shall prepare a report including both of the following:

(a) A review of early child initiatives in Ohio, including preschool, head start, and other early learning opportunities for young children;

(b) Information regarding how other states support early learning opportunities for young children.

The department of education shall submit the report to the individuals prescribed in division (B) of this section not later than December 31, 2020.

(B) The reports prepared under division (A) of this section shall be submitted to all of the following:

(1) The president and minority leader of the senate;

(2) The speaker and minority leader of the house of representatives;

(3) The members of the standing committees of the house of representatives and the senate that consider legislation regarding primary and secondary education.

Amended by 133rd General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 166, §101.01, eff. 10/17/2019.

Effective Date: 11-15-1981.

Note: This section is set out twice. See also § 3317.60, effective until 10/17/2019.