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10.09.2026
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Partner Megan Greulich recently shared her “Ohio’s ESSA’s Waiver Request and What Proposed Changes Could Mean for Ohio School Districts” article in OASBO’s Collaborative eNews online publication. Ohio is seeking greater flexibility in how federal education funds are carried over, allocated and consolidated—changes that could give districts more discretion while keeping compliance obligations in place. Click […]
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08.28.2026
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On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced its new position on student discipline when it has an unequal impact on students of different races. In the OCR’s Guidance on Pupil Discipline and Compliance with Title VI, the OCR recognized that recent regulatory changes and U.S. Supreme Court […]
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05.29.2026
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Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64 requires a school district as a political subdivision to adopt a cybersecurity program that safeguards its data, information technology, and information technology resources. The Auditor of the State has set a deadline of July 1, 2026 for political subdivisions to implement a compliant cybersecurity program. See Bulletin 2025-007, p. 2 […]
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04.14.2026
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Ohio Revised Code Section 3301.24 requires each school district to adopt a policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by July 1, 2026. However, the statute does not specify any requirements for the content of the policy. The statute also requires the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW) to develop a model AI […]
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02.18.2026
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Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.482 requires each school district to develop and have a board-approved online makeup hour plan in place by August 1st of each school year. [1] The plan permits schools to make up the equivalent of three school days by providing teacher-directed online learning when buildings are closed for eligible reasons, most […]
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01.30.2026
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House Bill 114, signed into law on December 19, 2025, mandates that school districts admit children to kindergarten only if the child is five years old by the first day of school, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. This change replaces the former statutory framework, which permitted districts to select either August 1 or September […]
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11.11.2025
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On November 6, 2025, a full panel of the Sixth Circuit held that disciplining students for using non-preferred pronouns to refer to transgender classmates violates the First Amendment. This decision highlights the fine line separating protected free speech and impermissible bullying and offers important factors for districts to balance when considering discipline. Background: In 2023, […]
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10.28.2025
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On October 20, 2025, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas issued a temporary restraining order against the Ohio High School Athletic Association. This ruling temporarily bars OHSAA from enforcing Bylaw 4-10, which prohibits student athletes from receiving money, merchandise or services of value based on notoriety obtained through athletic skills and achievements. Background: In […]
