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Written by Susan E. Geary, a special education attorney with Bricker Graydon LLP, this general reference for special education law in Ohio includes clear explanations, practical guidance and a handy appendix of special education acronyms. This publication provides an overview of special education laws and crucial topics such as individualized education programs (IEPs), placement options, parental participation, discipline protocols and the intersection of Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Packed with essential information, this guide is a must-have resource for understanding how Ohio's Open Meetings Act and the Public Records Act apply to school district operations.  Delve into crucial topics affecting school board members and district administrators, such as public meetings, notice requirements, executive sessions, record keeping, responding to public records requests and understanding enforcement measures.

Included in the OSBA New Board Member Kit.

This publication is a convenient reference for superintendents, athletic directors, principals, coaches and other school officials. This book provides practical legal information about funding and staffing athletic programs, ensuring equal access to athletic programs, disciplining student-athletes, extracurricular student transportation, liability for sports injuries and other sports law topics. It also includes sample board policies.

(2024 edition) A paperback version of the interpretive text that appears in the Ohio School Law Guide. Written by attorney Nicole M. Donovsky. The Law Manual is a perfect reference for anyone involved with education.

(2024 edition) Ohio’s most comprehensive school law publication. This multi-volume set offers basic, easy-to-understand interpretations of Ohio statutes and regulations that govern public school operations. Written by attorney Nicole M. Donovsky.

This publication covers three primary topics: Ohio’s attendance laws, open enrollment and payment of tuition. While the basic attendance rules are fairly straightforward, the number of exceptions to the rules increases each year. The guide will help you determine whether a student is entitled to attend in your school district, what type of documentation you need to have and whether any special steps must be taken. It deals with students of divorced parents, students whose custody is in doubt, adult students and special education. Written in a question-and-answer format, this publication is a valuable addition to your legal library.