K-12 Health Standards in Ohio???

Health Education

This spring, Sen. Vernon Sykes (D) and Sen. Stephanie Kunze (D) co- sponsored SB 121, a proposed piece of legislation that would lead to the development of K-12 Ohio Learning Standards for Health.  On October 1, the Ohio Senate Education Committee heard proponent testimony around the bill. Currently, Ohio is the only state that does not have K-12 Health standards. It is the only subject area that does not have associated learning standards. The bill allows for local Boards of Education to implement the standards.  

Spotlight Resources:

• You can learn more about SB 121 and read the October 1 proponent testimony here http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/education/document-archive. 
• SB 121  Sponsor Information http://www.ohiosenate.gov/senators/sykes/news/sykes-and-kunze-testify-on-bill-creating-health-education-standards 
• SB 121 Current Version of Bill https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA133-SB-121 
• Current Ohio Health Legislation and Requirements http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Health-Education