The Legal Ledger

There have been a couple of recent releases of guidance that affect school districts in Ohio. 

The 2021 OSBA Capital Conference is just a few short weeks away! After months of planning and preparation, OSBA’s staff is eager to welcome everyone in person to the Capital Conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from Nov. 7 - 9.

Voluntary abandonment is an interesting term that sometimes comes up in relation to workers’ compensation claims. The term usually came up when an employer offered, in good faith, an injured employee suitable alternative employment. If the employee accepted this offer, he/she could more quickly return to work and the employer could save on the claim.

It’s an election year for school boards of education. Nominating petitions were due Aug.

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The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has recently issued reminders of important upcoming opportunities and deadlines.

Ohio Dyslexia Committee survey

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, whose decisions are binding in Ohio, recently ruled in

Yesterday, President Biden announced a national strategy aimed at combating COVID-19.

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) produced new documents to assist schools this week.

The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has updated its online and blended learning guidance for the 2021-22 school year. The guidance now includes a new section in the FAQs on temporary online learning for closures due to COVID-19 outbreaks, as well as adding FAQs expanding guidance related to online learning and blended learning.