As legislators consider education policies, it is imperative that school board members, superintendents and treasurers tell legislators what their goals are, what their students need and how state-level decisions impact them. The 2026 State Legislative Conference is a golden opportunity to do just that. The morning session will equip district leaders with up-to-the-minute information to support their afternoon discussions with lawmakers. Attendees are encouraged to schedule office appointments with legislators starting at 1 p.m. Legislators will also be invited to join district leaders for lunch, fostering further dialogue on key education issues.

Event Venue: The State Legislative Conference will be held at the Athletic Club of Columbus located at 136 E Broad St, Columbus OH 43215 in the Gold Lounge. We recommend parking in the underground parking garage at the Ohio Statehouse located directly across the street from the facility.

Registrations must be made by noon Thursday March 19, 2026 to attend this event.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing at least five workdays prior to the date of the event to receive a full refund or no charge to the district. Cancellations received less than five workdays (3-17-26) before the date of the event will be charged 50% of the registration fee. No-shows and cancellations the day of the event will be charged the full registration amount. Registrants who are unable to attend the event may send a substitute attendee from the same district.

Monday March 16, 2026

12 p.m.
Know Before You Go Presentation
OASBO, OSBA, BASA Legislative Teams

This is the recording of the webinar held originally on 3.16.24. It contains helpful information on what to expect before attending the State Legislative Conference.

Tuesday March 24, 2026

8:30 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
9 a.m.
SLC Talking Points
OASBO, OSBA, BASA Legislative Teams
9 a.m.
Lobbyists’ briefing on key issues
Katie Johnson, Ohio Association of School Business Officials Jennifer Hogue, Nicole Piscitani, Malania Birney Ohio School Boards Association Dr. Paul Imhoff, Buckeye Association of School Administrators
10 a.m.
Update from the Governor
Gov. Mike DeWine
10:15 a.m.
Update from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Stephen D. Dackin, Director , ODEW
11:15 a.m.
Legislative Panel

Senator Andrew O. Brenner, Chair of the Senate Education Committee

Senator Kent Smith, Member of the Senate Education   Committee

Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur, Chair of the House  Education Committee (Invited)

Rep. Sean P. Brennan, Ranking Member of  the House Education Committee 

12 p.m.
Lunch with your legislators

Menu: Chicken and mushroom marsala, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes. Dessert choice: Fudge cake with chantilly cream and strawberries or Chicago Style Cheesecake with raspberry coulis