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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.

Get practical legal advice on funding, staffing, equal access, student-athlete discipline, transportation and injury liability as well as sample board policies.  This handbook is your all-in-one resource for managing top-notch athletic programs.

(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.