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…
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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
- Rule-3301-13-11
OAC 3301-16-08 State seal of biliteracy
- Rule -3301-16-08
OAC 3301-51-09: Delivery of services
- Rule-3301-51-09…
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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…
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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
- Rule-3301-13-11
OAC 3301-16-08 State seal of biliteracy
- Rule -3301-16-08
OAC 3301-51-09: Delivery of services
- Rule-3301-51-09
OAC Chapter 3301-2 Personal Information Systems
- OAC 3301-2-14…
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Senate Activity
The Senate unanimously voted to concur with the House changes to Senate Bill (SB) 17, sponsored by Sen. Steve Wilson (R-Mainesville), which would require the State Board to update the standards and model curriculum for financial literacy and entrepreneurship in grades nine-12 to include free market capitalism content. The bill now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine.
The Senate unanimously passed and amended…
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Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) named Joy DeMarco as their next executive director, effective Mar. 1. The OFCC manages Ohio's school facility programs which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools. DeMarco is taking over for Director Cheryl Lyman who will retire on Feb. 29.
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…
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House Primary & Secondary Education Committee
The committee heard sponsor testimony on Senate Bill (SB) 168, sponsored by Sen. Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester), which would make several regulatory changes, including but not limited to the following:
- Allowing school districts to develop and use their own frameworks for teacher evaluation, instead of using a framework developed by the…
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House Activity
The House voted 75-19 to pass House Bill (HB) 2, sponsored by Reps. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland). This legislation contains some portions of the traditional capital budget as well as $350 million of the $700 million of One Time Strategic Community Investments authorized by HB 33, the biennial budget. HB 2, as passed by the House, contains $600 million for the Ohio Facilities…
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Governor Activity
Governor DeWine signed House Bill (HB) 101, sponsored by Reps. Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Jean Schmidt (R-Miami Township), which modifies the law regarding village dissolution and makes several education-related budget corrections. The bill will take effect on April 30, 2024. Some of the corrections related to primary and secondary education include:
- Clarification of language from the biennial budget bill stating that the new agency for Children and Youth will administer…