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.
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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.
Additionally, DeWine indicated that he spoke with Attorney General Dave Yost who agreed to prioritize required background…
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 Education
The Ohio Department of Education released its Data Insights report that provides information on how the pandemic has impacted education. The report includes information on school enrollment, school attendance and spring assessment…
Ohio Department of Education
The Ohio Department of Education released updated information regarding remote learning. Click here for the link to the information.
Posted by Nicole Piscitani on 9/03/2021
State Board of Education
The State Board of Education appointed Dr. Stephanie Siddens as interim state superintendent, effective Sept. 25, 2021.
House Health Committee
The committee held a sixth hearing on HB 248, which would prohibit mandatory vaccinations and vaccination status disclosures; prohibit discrimination based on a person’s refusal of a vaccination or refusal to show proof of vaccination status; and require school districts to…
With the legislature on summer recess, Facts in a Flash will resume when new information on education-related items is announced.
Posted by Nicole Piscitani on 8/20/2021
Ohio Department of Health
The Ohio Department of Health released updated quarantine guidelines for K-12 students and adults who are exposed to an individual with COVID-19 in a classroom setting. This update further clarifies information released last week on quarantine guidelines. Click here for a link to the guidelines and click here…
Ohio Department of Health
The Ohio Department of Health released updated quarantine guidelines for K-12 students and adults who are exposed to an individual with COVID-19 in a classroom setting. Click here for a link to the guidelines and click here for a flowchart outlining the quarantine guidelines.
Posted by Nicole…
Ohio Department of Health
The Ohio Department of Health released updated recommendations for K-12 schools. The recommendations do not contain any state mandates. Click here for a link to the guidance.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidance for COVID-19 prevention in K-12 schools. Click here for a link to the guidance.
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