Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced that most health orders will end on June 2, including mask mandates, social distancing and capacity restrictions. Health orders that pertain to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and data collection will not be rescinded. DeWine further stated that business and schools would be allowed to continue any restrictions.
General Assembly activity
The Ohio General Assembly sent House Bill (HB) 6 to…
General Assembly activity
The Ohio General Assembly sent House Bill (HB) 2 to Gov. Mike DeWine for his approval. The bill would establish the residential broadband expansion program.
House activity
The House passed HB 176 by a vote of 95-0. The bill would revise the law…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 57. The bill would exempt from property taxation qualifying housing provided by a charitable organization to individuals diagnosed with mental illness or a substance use disorder; allow a commercial or industrial tenant who pays 100% of the property tax to be eligible to file a property tax valuation complaint or counter-complaint with the Board of Revision; and permit a reduced property valuation for tax…
Budget activity
The House passed Substitute House Bill (HB) 110 by a vote of 70-27. The bill makes operating appropriations for the fiscal years (FY) 2022 and 2023 biennium and includes the Fair School Funding Plan, HB 1, with some modifications. The House Finance Committee earlier in the week accepted an omnibus amendment that included education-related changes. Click…
Budget activity
The House Finance Committee accepted a substitute version of House Bill (HB) 110, which makes operating appropriations for the fiscal years (FY) 2022 and 2023 biennium. The substitute version of the bill includes the Fair School Funding Plan (HB 1) with some modifications and additional education-related changes. Click here to…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced an effort to offer vaccinations to high school students who are 16 and older. Local health departments and vaccine providers should work with local high schools on coordinating the disbursement of vaccines to eligible students.
Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed an amended order for social distancing, facial coverings and non-congregating. The order condenses multiple orders into a single order. Click …
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 18. The bill expressly incorporates changes in the Internal Revenue Code into Ohio law as it relates to changes in federal adjusted gross income that impact school districts that levy income taxes.
Senate Primary and Secondary Education Committee
The committee held…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill (HB) 67. The bill, which took immediate effect on March 20, changes education law for the 2020-21 school year to provide school districts continued flexibility and relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary changes include:
Governor activity
Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed an addendum to the second amended order that provides mandatory requirements for youth, collegiate, amateur, club and professional sports and extracurricular activities. Click here for a link to the signed order.
Ohio General Assembly activity
The General Assembly sent House Bill (HB) 67 to Gov. Mike…
State report card reform
Reps. Don Jones (R-Freeport) and Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. (D-Solon) announced at a press conference the introduction of House Bill (HB) 200. The bill would revise the state report card and school accountability systems. OSBA participated in the press conference.
Congress
President Joe Biden…
