Ohio Rev. Code § 3365.131: Statewide innovative waiver pathway.

One or more public or nonpublic colleges, in collaboration with one or more industry partners, may submit to the chancellor of higher education a proposal to establish a statewide innovative waiver pathway. Under a pathway established under this section, a student who does not otherwise meet traditional college readiness standards may participate in the college credit plus program. Upon completing a pathway, a student shall receive an industry-recognized credential or a certificate aligned with an in-demand job, as defined in section 3333.94 of the Revised Code.

The chancellor may approve a statewide innovative waiver pathway. Any public or nonpublic secondary school or public or nonpublic college may use an approved statewide innovative waiver pathway.

The chancellor, in consultation with the director of education and workforce, may adopt guidelines and procedures regarding statewide innovative waiver pathways.