House activity
The House passed House Bill (HB) 194 by a vote of 83-10. The bill legalizes and regulates sports gaming and earmarks 98% of the sports gaming profits for education. The House Finance Committee on Wednesday amended and passed the bill. The amendments expanded license eligibility and made nonsubstantive technical and clarifying changes.
The House passed…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced the reopening plan for child care centers and day camps. Click here for the child care guidance document and click here for the day camp guidance document.
House activity
The House passed House Bill…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced state spending cuts of $775 million for the remaining two months of fiscal year (FY) 2020. K-12 foundation payments will be cut by $300 million and other education line items will be cut by $55 million. Additionally, DeWine announced the reopening plan for restaurants and personal services. Click here for the Office of Budget and Management K-12 funding reduction simulations.
House activity
The House passed…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine, through an executive order from Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, announced a phased-in plan that reopens businesses with exceptions throughout the month of May. Additionally, Acton issued another executive order extending the closure of K-12 schools through June 30. Click here for the Stay Safe Ohio executive order and click here for the second amended…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced that students in K-12 schools will continue to learn remotely through the end of the academic school year.
Ohio House of Representatives
Speaker Larry Householder announced that starting on May 4, House members’ staffs will return to the Riffe Center but will work on a staggered schedule. Additionally, Householder announced that committee meetings will resume but with social distancing protocols. Click here to read the memo regarding staff…
Ohio Department of Education
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) released an updated FAQ that provides further guidance for districts pertaining to adjusting the school calendar. ODE released new information to help districts with grading, promotion and retention of students from one grade to the next.…
Ohio Department of Education
The Ohio Department of Education has released information to help districts with graduation, Ohio School Report Cards, educator evaluation…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine issued two executive orders that extended the closure of K-12 schools and the state’s stay-at-home order through May 1. A link to the executive order regarding the closure of K-12 schools can be found here and a link to the stay-at-home order can be found here.
Ohio Department of Education
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE…
Congress
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed House Resolution 748, the CARES Act, that President Donald Trump is expected to sign into law. The legislation contains several education-related items, including:
