Quick View HB96 WBL Program Implementation Plans

Summary

The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), in accordance with the directives in Am. Sub. House Bill 96, Section 3345.83, from the 136^th General Assembly, releases the following guidance and request for proposals (RFP) to state institutions of higher education. The guidance outlines the expectations for implementation over the next two academic years, 2026 – 2027 and 2027 – 2028. The Chancellor of Higher Education expects institutions to take this opportunity to assess their existing infrastructure to support work-based learning (WBL) and set robust and realistic goals to increase opportunities and support services for students to secure work-based learning experiences such as co-ops, internships, apprenticeships, and externships.