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Ohio's Coronavirus Relief Act
As this week of dramatic change comes to a close, we hope it finds you and your loved ones safe. One thing that has become very clear during this time is how important public schools are to the entire fabric of their communities. We, at OSBA, are ready to help districts as they continue to perform vital functions for students and their families.
ESC Services during the COVID-19 Crisis
Below are a listing of Ohio's Educational Sevice Centers and the services they are offering to member districts during the stay-at-home order.
Week of March 23
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:
Join OSBA for a free, virtual town hall
The next town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21, will include an update on the state report cards.
Week of March 16
Congress
President Donald Trump signed into law House Resolution 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The legislation contains several education-related items including:
• An emergency paid sick leave program that includes individuals unable to work because they are caring for a child who is home because of a virus-related school closing.
COVID-19 and Workers Compensation
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has, like most other governmental offices, required its staff to telework while continuing business operations. However, since many of BWC’s field operations involve face-to-face meetings or hearings, their processes and procedures have been modified. Most matters have been extended until April 30, 2020.
Resources to support remote learning
Recent Achievement Matters blog posts offer instructional resources, videos and websites to help engage students in remote learning.
Remote Learning Resources - Updated
Resources are being updated and posted on this site often. Please check back often. Last updated on 3/11/2024.
Note about items marked At Home Learning: Families and educators with limited access to the internet and a printer may visit these links and print activities and materials for At Home Learning packets.
Advanced Placement
School Board Meetings and COVID-19
Across the country, individuals have been required or encouraged to limit face-to-face meetings and practice “social distancing” to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). In light of these guidelines, OSBA has received numerous questions regarding the applicability of Ohio’s Open Meetings Act (OMA) during the pandemic. Because these state directives are changing on a day-to-day basis, boards should consult with legal counsel before making decisions about their meetings.