Week of January 30, 2023

Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced the executive budget recommendations during the annual State of the State address. The following education-related items were highlighted:

Eligibility change for students with developmental delays

The Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill (HB) 554 in the final days of the last General Assembly. Among other things, the bill changed the definition of “child with a disability” under Ohio law, increasing the maximum age of students who are eligible for services under that category.

Week of January 23, 2023

House Leadership
The Ohio House voted 62-34 to elect the remaining House majority leadership positions. The following members will join Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) and speaker pro tempore Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton):

School safety resources

Every district is concerned about the safety of its students. Board members and district administrators must work with local first responders to ensure safety and security plans are comprehensive and up-to-date. The following resources and agencies can assist as you build your safety plans and evaluate the various ways you are working to keep your students safe.

Board committee reminders

Many school districts use their annual organizational meeting as a time to make board committee appointments. As school boards create new committees or invite new members to serve on these committees, it’s a good time to review the applicability of the Open Meetings Act to committees.

INFOhio Offers Simple Strategies to Supplement Family Literacy

Family literacy can look very different from one household to another. There is no “right” way for families to embrace literacy practices such as reading, writing, speaking, singing, and listening. Family literacy has moved beyond filling out reading logs and setting the timer for 20 minutes. Instead, practicing the principles of literacy can include:

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