On December 8, 2021, the Ohio legislature passed Senate Bill 2291, which includes changes to remote and blended learning. The changes enacted for remote learning will require quick action by interested school districts....more
On June 23, 2021, Senate Bill 22 went into effect in Ohio, and as schools resume instruction across the state, staff and families alike have been wrangling with its impact on quarantining and isolation procedures.
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On July 14, 2021, Governor Dewine signed House Bill (H.B.) 244 into law. The new law becomes effective 90 days after the governor’s signature. Under H.B. 244, public schools may not:
..Discriminate against an individual...more
The concept of a virtual public meeting arose out of necessity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pursuant to Amended Substitute House Bill 197, Ohio’s General Assembly authorized emergency relief to the Open Meetings Act...more
On November 19, 2020, the Ohio General Assembly passed Substitute House Bill 404, which extends the ability to hold virtual public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic beyond the previous December 1, 2020, deadline,...more
With the 2020-2021 school year about to begin, some consideration needs to be given by public educational institutions to potential liability. Summarized in this article are some of the potential claims that may be asserted...more
8/26/2020
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Join several Bricker education attorneys as they walk through some of the most common concerns about the upcoming school year, including face coverings, the impact on students with disabilities, recording live classes and...more
8/25/2020
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As fall creeps closer, and COVID-19 remains a part of our lives, staff members and families are asking how students will engage in learning. While no one has the perfect or complete answer, we do know what tools districts...more
Join several Bricker attorneys as they discuss how to prepare facilities according to state and CDC safety recommendations, the use of athletic facilities over the summer and facility maintenance challenges due to budget...more
5/26/2020
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With state budget cuts and looming property and income tax collection concerns, school districts need to check their financial tool box and be prepared to evaluate options quickly.
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5/19/2020
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Whether you are recalling employees for summer closure, projects or fall return, you will want to have a thoughtfully prepared return-to-work plan.
Bricker attorneys will review the requirements for employers as they...more
Though it has been one month since our first coronavirus webinar, we are continuing to monitor legal developments at the federal and state levels. The legal landscape continues to change daily.
During this webinar, several...more
On March 27, 2020, Governor DeWine signed Am.Sub.H.B. 197 into law. This legislation makes it permissible for a board of education to elect to not finish teacher and administrator evaluations that were not already completed...more
On March 25, 2020, the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives approved Am. Sub. H.B. 197. The legislation provides emergency relief related to, among other things, the Open Meetings Act. ...more
On March 27, 2020, Governor DeWine signed Ohio H.B. 197 into law. The bill is an emergency measure and goes into effect immediately. While the bill originally addressed various changes to Ohio’s tax laws, on March 25 it was...more
Pending Legislation Allowing Telephonic Board Meetings -
There may be legislation coming that will expressly permit telephonic board meetings. Specifically, H.B. 557 was proposed with the following title: “To enact...more
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On Thursday, March 12, 2020, Governor DeWine announced that all K-12 schools in Ohio will be closed for a period of three weeks, from March 17, 2020, through April 3, 2020. ...more