House Activity
The House considered the amendments made by the Senate to House Bill (HB) 250 and voted 87-0 in favor of the amendments. The bill, sponsored by Reps. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) and Tracy M. Richardson (R-Marysville), would revise the “military enlistment seal” and rename it the “military seal.” The amendments adopted by the Senate included:
House Economic and Workforce Development Committee
The House Economic and Workforce Development Committee met and heard testimony on House Bill (HB) 349, sponsored by Reps. Tim Barhorst (R-Fort Loramie) and Don Jones (R-Freeport). This bill would create several incentives for the development of natural gas pipelines and related infrastructure within locally designated EnergizeOhio zones…
Senate Activity
The Ohio Senate passed House Bill (HB) 250, sponsored by Reps. Jessica Miranda (D-Forest Park) and Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville), which would revise the “military enlistment seal” and rename it the “military seal”, with a vote of 32-0. The bill now heads to the Ohio House where they will consider the amendments made by the Senate.
Senate Education Committee
The committee amended House Bill (HB) 250, sponsored by Reps. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) and Tracy M. Richardson (R-Marysville), which would revise the “military enlistment seal” and would rename it the “military seal.” The committee adopted two amendments. The first requires Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services to consult with the Department of Children and Youth for preschool…
State of the State
Governor DeWine gave his State of the State speech this week. It was heavily focused on Ohio’s children and their futures. The Governor spoke on the creation of new programs, such as the principal apprentice program to help craft Ohio’s future education leaders, and the creation of more school-based health centers. The Governor also called on the legislature to add career planning to the state’s high school graduation requirements and to expand funding for career-tech education to…
State Legislative Conference
There is still time to register for the 2024 State Legislative Conference scheduled for April 23, 2024, at the Sheraton on Capitol Square in Columbus. The agenda for the State Legislative Conference can be found here. The 2024 State Legislative Conference is an opportunity to build relationships with state legislators and helps take public education advocacy efforts to the next level. Registration information is available…
General Assembly
The legislature is still on spring recess and is set to resume the week of April 10.
Department of Education and Workforce
DEW has the following proposed rules open for public comment:
Draft rules open for comment:
OAC 3301-13-11 Identification, instruction, assessment, and reclassification of English learners
OAC 3301-16-08 State seal of biliteracy
OAC 3301-51-09: Delivery of services
General Assembly
The legislature is still on spring recess following the March 19 primary election. The legislature is set to resume the week of April 10.
Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio
The commission met this week to hear from key stakeholders in Ohio’s sports gaming market. During these hearings, the commission heard recommendations such as lowering the tax rate on sports gaming from 20% back down to 10% to drive growth opportunities for…
State Board of Education
The State Board of Education (SBOE) held a public meeting this week.[KG1] State Superintendent of Public Education Paul Craft updated the board on its financial status and outlook for the rest of the biennium. Current projections from the SBOE show that the board will have $3.5 million deficit by year’s end. The SBOE will consider raising licensure fees to minimize financial losses.
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Department of Education and Workforce
The Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) has the following proposed rules open for public comment:
Draft rules open for comment:
OAC 3301-13-11 Identification, instruction, assessment, and reclassification of English learners
OAC 3301-16-08 State seal of biliteracy
OAC 3301-51-09: Delivery of services
OAC Chapter 3301-2 Personal Information Systems
