House and Senate Activity
The House and Senate met in special session to address non-education related issues.
Rules Activity
The Department of Education and Workforce does not currently have any proposed rules open for public comment.
Federal Update
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House Activity
The Ohio House passed House Bill (HB) 352, sponsored by Reps. Rachel Baker (D-Cincinnati) and Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton), by a vote of 89-5. This bill would establish the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Commission. The bill now heads to the Ohio Senate for consideration.
The House also voted to agree with the Senate’s amendments to…
Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill (HB) 250, which includes the requirement that districts adopt a cellphone usage policy. Under the bill, this policy will need to be in place by July 1, 2025. Other provisions in the bill include the following:
House Activity
The House considered the amendments made by the Senate to House Bill (HB) 250 and voted 87-0 in favor of the amendments. The bill, sponsored by Reps. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) and Tracy M. Richardson (R-Marysville), would revise the “military enlistment seal” and rename it the “military seal.” The amendments adopted by the Senate included:
House Economic and Workforce Development Committee
The House Economic and Workforce Development Committee met and heard testimony on House Bill (HB) 349, sponsored by Reps. Tim Barhorst (R-Fort Loramie) and Don Jones (R-Freeport). This bill would create several incentives for the development of natural gas pipelines and related infrastructure within locally designated EnergizeOhio zones…
Senate Activity
The Ohio Senate passed House Bill (HB) 250, sponsored by Reps. Jessica Miranda (D-Forest Park) and Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville), which would revise the “military enlistment seal” and rename it the “military seal”, with a vote of 32-0. The bill now heads to the Ohio House where they will consider the amendments made by the Senate.
Senate Education Committee
The committee amended House Bill (HB) 250, sponsored by Reps. Jessica E. Miranda (D-Forest Park) and Tracy M. Richardson (R-Marysville), which would revise the “military enlistment seal” and would rename it the “military seal.” The committee adopted two amendments. The first requires Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services to consult with the Department of Children and Youth for preschool…
State of the State
Governor DeWine gave his State of the State speech this week. It was heavily focused on Ohio’s children and their futures. The Governor spoke on the creation of new programs, such as the principal apprentice program to help craft Ohio’s future education leaders, and the creation of more school-based health centers. The Governor also called on the legislature to add career planning to the state’s high school graduation requirements and to expand funding for career-tech education to…
State Legislative Conference
There is still time to register for the 2024 State Legislative Conference scheduled for April 23, 2024, at the Sheraton on Capitol Square in Columbus. The agenda for the State Legislative Conference can be found here. The 2024 State Legislative Conference is an opportunity to build relationships with state legislators and helps take public education advocacy efforts to the next level. Registration information is available…
General Assembly
The legislature is still on spring recess and is set to resume the week of April 10.
Department of Education and Workforce
DEW has the following proposed rules open for public comment:
Draft rules open for comment:
OAC 3301-13-11 Identification, instruction, assessment, and reclassification of English learners
OAC 3301-16-08 State seal of biliteracy
OAC 3301-51-09: Delivery of services
