Auditor of State Levy Guidance
The Auditor of State (AOS) issued final levy guidance for schools and local governments. The guidance explains what AOS considers to be permissible under Ohio Revised Code Section 9.03 for districts conducting campaigns. The document, composed of frequently asked questions on levy and bond issues and best practices in response to those questions, can be found here.
Please join OSBA and OASBO for a webinar on Monday, August 28th at noon for an…
New Legislation
House Bill 254, sponsored by Reps. Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) and Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville), expands and enhances the homestead property tax exemption for disabled veterans.
Governor’s Announcement
Governor DeWine recently announced the New Teacher Apprenticeship Program. This program looks to address the teacher shortage Ohio faces as well as create opportunities for those who already work in our schools — like paraprofessionals, library specialists, or bus drivers — to…
Enacted Legislation
Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill (SB) 43, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware), which modifies the homestead exemption for the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran. SB 43 will take effect on Oct. 26, 2023.
New Legislation
House Bill 250, sponsored by Reps. Jessica Miranda (D-Forest Park) and Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville), revises the Military Enlistment diploma seal.
Federal…
State Board of Education
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) released information and a timeline for the transition of roles and responsibilities from ODE to the Department of Education and Workforce (DEW). The State Board of Education (SBOE) and ODE has developed a transition plan. DEW is to be a cabinet level agency with a director who is appointed by the Governor. The SBOE will still exist and retain some responsibilities which includes finding and confirming a new superintendent of public instruction, however with different responsibilities. An article from ODE containing…
New Legislation
Senate Bill (SB) 134, sponsored by Sen. Frank Hoagland (R-Mingo Junction), extends the homestead property tax exemption to certain disabled veterans.
SB 136, sponsored by Sen. Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus), reduces property taxes on qualifying owner-occupied homes and names this act the Property Tax Relief and Local Government Support Act.
Budget Analysis and Discussion Seminar
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New Legislation
House Bill 240, sponsored by Rep. Reggie Stoltzfus (R-Paris Township), permits public schools to employ chaplains to provide support services.
State Board of Education
The State Board of Education (SBOE) discussed how the budget will impact public education here in Ohio, including the changes to the SBOE’s power and duties with the creation of the Department of Education and Workforce (DEW). The board will…
Budget activity
Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill (HB) 33 into law on July 4, 2023. The bill makes operating appropriations for the fiscal years (FY) 2024 and 2025. Some notable budget items are as follows:
The biennium budget continues to roll out the Fair School Funding Plan by using the FY2022 data for base cost inputs; increases the minimum state share percentage; maintains the capacity calculation as designed; and includes the comprehensive economically disadvantaged cost study…
Budget Update
The deadline for voting on the state’s biennial budget, House Bill (HB) 33, without introducing an extension is June 30, 2023. The conference committee has ironed out many of its initial differences, but some remain. The committee plans for a vote soon with hopes of avoiding a lengthy extension. The conference committee is scheduled to meet at 11a.m. on June 30, 2023, with House and Senate sessions planned for the afternoon. Once the budget is agreed upon by the House and Senate it will…
Budget Update
The House voted 23-71 not to concur with the Senate’s changes to House Bill (HB) 33, the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 budget bill.
The differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget will now be reconciled in conference committee.
The HB 33 conferees include:
Budget Update
The Senate Finance Committee accepted the omnibus amendment for House Bill (HB) 33, the biennial budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Following its passage out of committee, HB 33 was sent to the Senate floor for a vote on Thursday, June 15th. The bill passed 24-7 and is now on its way back to the House. The House is scheduled to meet Wednesday, June 21, at 2 p.m., when it’s expected to vote not to…
