Week of May 20, 2019
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Finance Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education
Across our country's public schools, we are numbly aware of shootings, bullying and youth suicides that highlight the mental health needs of our most vulnerable students. What we miss, at times, is the serious mental health needs of students who perform at the highest standards, are loved by friends and teachers, and seem to have it all together. The Student Achievement Leadership Team (SALT) were introduced to the needs of these students at a recent SALT meeting.
Why this focus on space?
On June 7 the Ohio Council of School Board Attorneys (OCSBA) will host the annual OCSBA School Attorney Workshop at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel. This year’s agenda includes:
House activity
The House passed House Bill (HB) 166 by a vote of 85-9. The bill makes appropriations for the state operating budget for fiscal years (FY) 2020 and 2021, including the school-funding formula. The House made many changes to the bill, including:
• Guaranteeing school districts receive the aggregate amount of funding they received in fiscal year (FY) 2019.
House Finance Committee
The committee accepted a substitute version of House Bill (HB) 166, which makes appropriations for the state operating budget for fiscal years (FY) 2020 and 2021, including the school-funding formula.
School districts across the country are increasingly using computer software, mobile apps and other web-based tools to foster and enhance the learning process. The widespread adoption and use of online technologies have the potential to positively transform the educational process, but they also have called attention to possible risks.