The Overview
Ohio will now allow school psychologists licensed in other states to obtain Ohio credentials more easily. The goal is to be able to more easily find employees to address school staffing shortages and make it easier for Ohio districts to recruit psychologists from the six other states currently in the agreement. [](#ngr-dbb38cb8-a313-4c1d-b189-437f00746f72)
What the Law Does
SB 276, titled Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, enters Ohio into a multistate agreement that recognizes school psychologist licenses from participating states. The law allows school psychologists who hold valid licenses in good standing in other compact member states to obtain equivalent licensure in Ohio without repeating the full credentialing process.
Kristina D. Roegner sponsored the bill in the Senate. The Senate passed it on November 13, 2025, with 31 yes votes and no no votes. The House passed the measure on June 11 with 60 yes votes and 38 no votes. The Senate then concurred in House amendments on the same day, 24 to 9. The bill became effective on October 6.
By the Numbers
Ohio's total population is 11,810,293. The state's median household income is $71,389, and 31.5 percent of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 90.1% of Ohio's population has broadband access. The state's unemployment rate sits at 4.8 percent.
The Debate
The measure began as an uncontroversial proposal with narrow scope. The House Education Committee heavily amended the bill. Despite the amendments, the House voted to pass it 60 to 38. The Senate voted to accept the House changes with a 24-to-9 tally.
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