General Assembly
The legislature is still on spring recess following the March 19 primary election. The legislature is set to resume the week of April 10.
Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio
The commission met this week to hear from key stakeholders in Ohio’s sports gaming market. During these hearings, the commission heard recommendations such as lowering the tax rate on sports gaming from 20% back down to 10% to drive growth opportunities for sports gaming providers. The legislature increased the tax rate from 10% to 20% in the state’s biennium budget, with 98% of the tax revenue set aside to help fund schools and Ohio’s scholarship programs.
Department of Education and Workforce
DEW has the following proposed rules open for public comment:
Draft rules open for comment:
OAC 3301-13-11 Identification, instruction, assessment, and reclassification of English learners
- Rule-3301-13-11
OAC 3301-16-08 State seal of biliteracy
- Rule -3301-16-08
OAC 3301-51-09: Delivery of services
- Rule-3301-51-09
Click here to view the rules open for public comment.
Federal Update
Please click here to read the weekly Federal Advocacy Education Report which includes education related information.