Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 164. The bill, which originally dealt with student religious expression in public schools, was amended and passed by the General Assembly to address school district operations for the 2020-21 school year. Due to the emergency clause in the bills, the legislation took effect immediately. Click here to read an analysis of the bill.
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General Assembly activity
The General Assembly sent House Bill (HB) 164 to Gov. Mike DeWine for his approval. The bill was substantially revised in committee by the Senate and now provides flexibility to districts for the 2020-21 school year, as well as additional state funding to certain districts. Click here for a discussion of the changes made to HB 164.
House activity
The House passed Senate Bill (SB) 310 by a vote of 87-8. 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 Wednesday in the House Finance Committee. The committee amended the bill by adding capital reappropriations for certain agencies, including the…
House activity
The House passed House Bill (HB) 194 by a vote of 83-10. The bill legalizes and regulates sports gaming and earmarks 98% of the sports gaming profits for education. The House Finance Committee on Wednesday amended and passed the bill. The amendments expanded license eligibility and made nonsubstantive technical and clarifying changes.
The House passed…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced the reopening plan for child care centers and day camps. Click here for the child care guidance document and click here for the day camp guidance document.
House activity
The House passed House Bill…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced state spending cuts of $775 million for the remaining two months of fiscal year (FY) 2020. K-12 foundation payments will be cut by $300 million and other education line items will be cut by $55 million. Additionally, DeWine announced the reopening plan for restaurants and personal services. Click here for the Office of Budget and Management K-12 funding reduction simulations.
House activity
The House passed…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine, through an executive order from Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, announced a phased-in plan that reopens businesses with exceptions throughout the month of May. Additionally, Acton issued another executive order extending the closure of K-12 schools through June 30. Click here for the Stay Safe Ohio executive order and click here for the second amended…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine announced that students in K-12 schools will continue to learn remotely through the end of the academic school year.
Ohio House of Representatives
Speaker Larry Householder announced that starting on May 4, House members’ staffs will return to the Riffe Center but will work on a staggered schedule. Additionally, Householder announced that committee meetings will resume but with social distancing protocols. Click here to read the memo regarding staff…
Ohio Department of Education
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) released an updated FAQ that provides further guidance for districts pertaining to adjusting the school calendar. ODE released new information to help districts with grading, promotion and retention of students from one grade to the next.…
