Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced that K-12 schools will be permitted to start receiving school staff COVID-19 vaccinations Feb. 1. Click here for the list of schools. The vaccination plan for all schools is expected to be released today.
DeWine signed an executive order that partially restores the K-12 payments for fiscal year (FY) 2021. K-12 education will see a net $140 million reduction for FY 2021 as opposed to the $300 million…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced the extension of the order that requires all persons to stay at home during specified hours. The signed order is forthcoming.
Presidential inauguration
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris each took the oath of office commencing their terms as president and vice president.
Ohio Department of Education
The Ohio Department of Education released information regarding the extension of Pandemic EBT program. Click…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill (HB) 409. The bill modifies student attendance requirements at certain e-schools; changes education law for the 2020-21 school year to provide school districts continued flexibility and relief during the COVID-19 pandemic; and provides flexibility to school districts regarding educational requirements of substitute teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
DeWine signed into law…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 231. The bill requires the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) to compile and publicize a list of entities that provide free and reduced-price epinephrine autoinjectors and permits school districts to create training for staff and instruction for students on food allergies and allergic reaction treatment. It also permits schools and camps to procure and use injectable or nasally administered glucagon in accordance…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law Senate Bill 310. The bill provides capital appropriations, including $385 million for local school construction through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission; requires unspent Student Wellness and Success Funds to be distributed to schools by the Ohio Department of Education in consultation with the Office of Budget and Management; provides $3 million in lottery funds to pay for school-funding studies; creates the…
General Assembly activity
The General Assembly sent House Bill (HB) 409 to Gov. Mike DeWine. The bill modifies student attendance requirements at certain e-schools; changes education law for the 2020-21 school year to provide school districts continued flexibility and relief during the COVID-19 pandemic; and provides flexibility to school districts regarding educational requirements of substitute teachers for the 2020-21 school year.
The General Assembly sent…
General Assembly activity
The General Assembly sent Senate Bill (SB) 310 to Gov. Mike DeWine. The bill, which originally provided for the distribution of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to local subdivisions and businesses, was amended in conference committee to include the following changes:
Senate activity
The Senate passed House Bill (HB) 210 by a vote of 29-1. The bill requires preschool programs and other entities licensed by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) to screen and test prospective employees for tuberculosis as well as annually test certain employees for a five-year period. The Senate Health, Human Services and Medicaid Committee revised the bill on Tuesday with an amendment that…
Fair School Funding Plan
The Ohio House passed House Bill (HB) 305 by a vote of 87-9. The bill creates a new school-funding formula. The House Finance Committee amended the bill on Tuesday to make several changes, including transportation modifications and revamping the makeup of the School Funding Oversight Commission to now include three school board members. Jennifer Hogue, OSBA director of legislative services, provided proponent testimony, which can be accessed…
General Assembly activity
The Ohio General Assembly sent Senate Bill (SB) 89 to Gov. Mike DeWine for his approval. The bill originally revised the law regarding career-technical education and joint vocational school districts but was later amended by the House in February to make changes to the eligibility of Educational Choice Scholarship (EdChoice) Program vouchers. The bill was amended in conference committee to alter eligibility criteria for the performance-based program…
