Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 594: Require students complete a high school computer science course
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 594 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on November 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Require students complete a high school computer science course. Primary sponsor: Mike Odioso (Republican), Thomas Hall (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 19, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 3313.603, 3314.03, 3326.15, and 3328.22 and to enact sections 3313.6034 and 3313.6035 of the Revised Code to require school districts to offer, and students to complete, at least one high school computer science course.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Odioso | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Thomas Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Gary Click | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Kevin Ritter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Andrea White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced