Week of November 18, 2019
House activity
The House passed House Bill (HB) 17 by a vote of 90-0. The bill permits an enhanced homestead exemption of $50,000 for surviving spouses of public safety personnel killed in the line of duty.
Federal Transportation Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has the responsibility for overseeing the training and licensing of all commercial vehicle operators, including school bus drivers.
Compliance Date for Entry-Level Driver Training February 7, 2022
Week of November 4, 2019
New law
Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 26, which permits teachers to deduct from their state income taxes up to $250 for out-of-pocket expenses for classroom supplies and professional development.
New ODE consolidated report due Nov. 30
As an important reminder, recently modified Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code 3301.68
Capital Conference CLE Offerings
For attorneys hoping to add to their balance of continuing legal education (CLE) hours before the end of the year, OSBA’s Capital Conference is here to help. At this year’s conference, we have expanded the number and variety of CLE offerings. Attorneys are able to earn a total of 10.5 hours of CLE credit at Capital Conference. All of the CLE learning sessions will be held in Room A 210-212, on the second floor of Concourse A.
CommunicationPlus - November-December 2019
Add infographics to your content toolbox
Infographics are not new. As media consumers, we frequently come across these visual data tools that break down technical or complex information into easy-to-understand content. They are effective because many people are visual learners. Images increase engagement and help people understand information, and infographics, specifically, help simplify concepts and tell stories.
How to use infographics
Performance gaps not a product of schools themselves
Recent research coming out of Ohio State University suggests that while disadvantaged students in poorer school districts may earn lower test scores than those in wealthier districts, students in both settings are learning just as mu
Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in HB 70 lawsuit
On Wednesday, the Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the lawsuit filed by the Youngstown City School District in response to the passage of HB