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…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced the procedure to rescind all health orders as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. He indicated that once the number of new cases drops below 50 per 100,000 citizens over a two-week period, all health orders will be rescinded.
Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed an amended revised executive order to limit and/or prohibit mass gatherings in the state of Ohio, with exceptions. Click here for a link to…
United States Department of Education
The United States Department of Education (USDOE) sent a letter to the chief state school officers that provided guidance on federal assessments. The letter indicated that federal assessments are still required but USDOE would provide states with flexibilities that they can implement in how those tests are administered. The letter also indicates that states could request a waiver for the 2020-21 school year of the accountability and school identification requirements in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA).…
House activity
The House passed House Bill (HB) 2 by a vote of 91-5. The bill establishes the residential broadband expansion program. The bill was amended in committee to provide additional funding of $150 million in fiscal year (FY) 2022 and includes an emergency clause.
Senate activity
The Senate…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine asked school districts to design plans to help students make up for any lost learning due to the pandemic. Those plans may include extending the school year, beginning the new year early, extending the school day, summer programs, tutoring or remote options. School districts should provide their plans to the public and General Assembly no later than April 1. The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has provided information regarding planning for extended learning. Click…
House Finance Committee
The committee held testimony on the executive budget proposal for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. Click here for information on the executive budget proposal and here for district-by-district simulations for Student Wellness and Success Funds.
