Week of September 27, 2021
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.
Ohio Department of Education upcoming deadlines
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has recently issued reminders of important upcoming opportunities and deadlines.
Ohio Dyslexia Committee survey
Week of September 20, 2021
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.
Week of September 13, 2021
Governor activity
The Hearts and Souls Project
The Hearts & Souls Project
Introduction
President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan
Yesterday, President Biden announced a national strategy aimed at combating COVID-19.
Week of September 6, 2021
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.
Ohio Department of Health Guidance
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) produced new documents to assist schools this week.