Legislative E-Update

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Legislative E-Update is provided by the Ohio ESC Association to Ohio’s ESCs, their client school districts, and other key education stakeholders.

EACH LEGISLATIVE E-UPDATE INCLUDES:

Latest News from Capital Square - elections, specific bills of interest and other news
Legislative Tracking Report - pending education bills of interest listed in order by last action date. Links to the state bill page for analyses or fiscal notes included.

HIGHLIGHTS

Attorney General Dave Yost announced that $11.77 million in safety grants is available to Ohio schools through his office for the 2023-24 school year. New this year, a limited number of 'Innovation Grants' of up to $20,000 will be awarded for technology that links schools with law enforcement agencies for improved safety, crime prevention and response.

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling that struck down a federal rule requiring all federal contractors to mandate employees wear facemasks at work and be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Senate Education Committee kicked off Tuesday a series of hearings that will likely last through February to vet Republicans' plan to transfer much of the K-12 administrative and policymaking authority to the governor's cabinet.

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EXECUTIVE BUDGET OVERVIEW

Join us on Zoom on February 1 at 9:00am - Craig Burford will present an update on the Executive Budget and implications for ESCs and K-12 education in Ohio. Share the invite with others you think will benefit from attending this update.

Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/6665564197 (Meeting ID: 666 556 4197)

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