Ohio lawmakers send math intervention bill to Gov. Mike DeWine with science of reading exemption

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 645

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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An academic intervention bill that would also exempt Ohio’s classical schools from teaching the science of reading curriculum is heading to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk.

The Ohio House passed Ohio Senate Bill 19 with a 84-12 vote on Tuesday and the Ohio Senate concurred with changes made to the bill during Wednesday’s session.

State Rep. Michelle Teska, R-Clearcreek Twp., joined some Ohio House Democratic lawmakers in voting against the bill, which …

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