State Legislative Conference
There is still time to register for the 2024 State Legislative Conference scheduled for April 23, 2024, at the Sheraton on Capitol Square in Columbus. The agenda for the State Legislative Conference can be found here. The 2024 State Legislative Conference is an opportunity to build relationships with state legislators and helps take public education advocacy efforts to the next level. Registration information is available here. We look forward to seeing you on the 23rd. 

Department of Education and Workforce (DEW)
DEW has the following proposed rules open for public comment:

New rules open for comment:

  • The Department of Education and Workforce intends to initiate rulemaking regarding the standards for providing virtual services by registered private providers in the Autism and Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program. The deadline for comments is April 19, 2024. 

Click here to view the rules open for public comment.

New Bills Introduced

  • HB 468, sponsored by Reps. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Sean Brennan (D-Parma), regarding the presentation of information on patriotic organizations to students in public schools.
  • HB 470, sponsored by Rep. Joe Miller (D-Amherst), requiring the Department of Education to conduct an annual audit regarding state assessments.
Posted by Scott Palider on 4/5/2024