Ohio Supreme Court Shoots Down School Board’s Policy on Arming Staff
On June 23, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio released its opinion in Gabbard v.…
New Restraint and Seclusion Rule Effective June 24, 2021
Ohio Administrative Code 3301-35-15, Standards for the Implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and the…
Hiring This Summer? Remember That Nepotism Means More Than Authorizing Employment
Nepotism is a crime in Ohio. Public officials (i.e., school employees and board members) are…
Board Policy Responses to the End of Ohio’s Mask Mandate
The news that many students and educators have been waiting for with bated (albeit masked)…
The Return of Website Accessibility Complaints
Over the past several years, thousands of complaints have been filed with the U.S. Department…
The Three Phases of Workers’ Compensation: Start Back at One
School districts think of workers’ compensation only after an employee sustains an alleged injury and…
When Students Snapchat, Speech, and the Supreme Court Get Together
The United States Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a First Amendment issue in a…
How H.B. 409 Creates Flexibility for Hiring Substitute Teachers
The shortage of substitute teachers has become a significant problem for school districts during the…
What Is New In The 2020-2021 Special Education Profile?
This week, the Ohio Department of Education released the 2020-2021 Special Education Profile (“20-21 Profile”).…
Lame-Duck Legislation: House Bill 404 Signed
The Governor recently signed House Bill 404 (“HB 404”), which contains pivotal provisions that may…