General Assembly activity
The General Assembly sent House Bill (HB) 176 to Gov. Mike DeWine for his approval. The bill would revise the law governing the practice of athletic training by requiring an athletic trainer to practice under a collaboration agreement with a physician or podiatrist. The legislation would allow athletic trainers who have preexisting arrangements with chiropractors to continue these arrangements.

The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has recently issued reminders of important upcoming opportunities and deadlines.

Ohio Dyslexia Committee survey

Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced the Ohio Vax-2-School program. It will provide 50 scholarships worth $10,000 each and five $100,000 scholarships to an Ohio college or university for career or technical education. The program is open to Ohioans ages 12 to 25. Click here for additional information.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, whose decisions are binding in Ohio, recently ruled in

Governor activity

Yesterday, President Biden announced a national strategy aimed at combating COVID-19.

White House
President Joe Biden released his COVID-19 Action Plan that outlines new policies on vaccinations and testing for schools. Click here for a link to the plan.

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) produced new documents to assist schools this week.

Ohio Department of Education
The Ohio Department of Education released updated information regarding remote learning. Click here for the link to the information.

Posted by Nicole Piscitani on 9/03/2021