Ohio Rev. Code § 3335.38 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3335 / § 3335.38
§ 3335.38. Farm production, policy, and financial management institute
Status: in_force

September 30, 2021 House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly The board of trustees of the Ohio state university shall establish a farm production, policy, and financial management institute in OSU extension to train interested and qualified persons to assist farmers in addressing integration of farm production practices, agricultural marketing, farm policy, and financial management challenges. Participation shall be open to all interested persons, but the following persons shall be given priority as to enrollment: farm owners and managers, employees or representatives of banks and other farm credit agencies, agricultural teachers, and faculty and employees of the Ohio state university and OSU extension who agree to assist Ohio farmers in completing and understanding the coordinated financial statement and other subjects. A fee may be charged participants, as determined by OSU extension, but may be waived for those participants granted priority status at enrollment. Last updated October 4, 2021 at 1:37 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3310.17 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3310 / § 3310.17
§ 3310.17. Rules
Status: in_force

October 3, 2023 House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly (A) The department of education and workforce shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code prescribing procedures for the administration of the educational choice scholarship pilot program. (B) The department shall not require chartered nonpublic schools to comply with any education laws or rules or other requirements that are not specified in sections 3310.01 to 3310.17 of the Revised Code or in rules necessary for the administration of the program, adopted under division (A) of this section, and that otherwise would not apply to a chartered nonpublic school. Last updated May 7, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3314.029 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3314 / § 3314.029
§ 3314.029. Ohio school sponsorship program
Status: in_force

October 3, 2023 House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly This section establishes the Ohio school sponsorship program. The department of education and workforce shall establish an office of Ohio school sponsorship to perform the department's duties prescribed by this section. (A)(1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter, any person, group of individuals, or entity may apply to the department for direct authorization to establish a community school and, upon approval of the application, may establish the school. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter, the governing authority of an existing community school, upon the expiration or termination of its contract with the school's sponsor entered into under section 3314.03 of the Revised Code, may apply to the department for direct authorization to continue operating the school and, upon approval of the application, may continue to operate the school. The department may establish a format and deadlines for an application. Each application submitted to the department shall include the following: (a) Evidence that the applicant will be able to comply with division (C) of this section; (b) A statement indicating that the applicant agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of this chapter, including the requirement to be established as a nonprofit corporation or public benefit corporation in accordance with division (A)(1) of section 3314.03 of the Revised Code; (c) A statement attesting that no unresolved finding of recovery has been issued by the auditor of state against any person, group of individuals, or entity that is a party to the application and that no person who is party to the application has been a member of the governing authority of any community school that has permanently closed and against which an unresolved finding of recovery has been issued by the auditor of state. In the case of an application submitted by the governing authority of an existing community school, a person who is party to the application shall include each individual member of that governing authority. (d) A statement that the school will be nonsectarian in its programs, admission policies, employment practices, and all other operations, and will not be operated by a sectarian school or religious institution; (e) A statement of whether the school is to be created by converting all or part of an existing public school or educational service center building or is to be a new start-up school. If it is a converted public school or service center building, the statement shall include a specification of any duties or responsibilities of an employer that the board of education or service center governing board that operated the school or building before conversion is delegating to the governing authority of the community school with respect to all or any specified group of employees, provided the delegation is not prohibited by a collective bargaining agreement applicable to such employees. (f) A statement that the school's teachers will be licensed in the manner prescribed by division (A)(10) of section 3314.03 of the Revised Code; (g) A statement that the school will comply with all of the provisions of law enumerated in divisions (A)(11)(d) and (e) of section 3314.03 of the Revised Code and of division (A)(11)(h) of that section, if applicable; (h) A statement that the school's graduation and curriculum requirements will comply with division (A)(11)(f) of section 3314.03 of the Revised Code; (i) A description of each of the following: (i) The school's mission and educational program, the characteristics of the students the school is expected to attract, the ages and grade levels of students, and the focus of the curriculum; (ii) The school's governing authority, which shall be in compliance with division (E) of section 3314.02 of the Revised Code; (iii) The school's admission and dismissal policies, which shall be in compliance with divisions (A)(5) and (6) of section 3314.03 of the Revised Code; (iv) The school's business plan, including a five-year financial forecast; (v) In the case of an application to establish a community school, the applicant's resources and capacity to establish and operate the school; (vi) The school's academic goals to be achieved and the method of measurement that will be used to determine progress toward those goals, which shall include the statewide achievement assessments; (vii) The facilities to be used by the school and their locations; (viii) A description of the learning opportunities that will be offered to students including both classroom-based and nonclassroom-based learning opportunities that are in compliance with criteria for student participation established by the department under division (H)(2) of section 3314.08 of the Revised Code. (2) Subject to division (A)(3) of this section, the department may approve or deny an application, taking into consideration the standards for quality authorizing, capacity requirements, financial constraints, or any other criteria it determines necessary and appropriate. The department shall assign each applicant school a rating established for a new start-up community school or an existing community school, as applicable. The department shall annually publish on its web site the criteria it uses to approve or deny an application submitted pursuant to this section. (3) For each of five school years, beginning with the school year that begins in the calendar year in which this section takes effect, the department may approve up to twenty applications for community schools to be established or to continue operation under division (A) of this section; however, of the twenty applications that may be approved each school year, only up to five may be for the establishment of new schools. (4) Notwithstanding division (A)(2) of this section, the department may deny an application submitted by the governing authority of an existing community school, if a previous sponsor of that school did not renew its contract or terminated its contract with the school entered into under section 3314.03 of the Revised Code. (5) In the case of a proposed new community school to be located in an alliance municipal school district, the department shall not approve the application of that community school unless both of the following apply: (a) The department approves the application using the requirements of divisions (A)(1)(a) to (h) of this section and the criteria developed under division (A)(2) of this section. (b) The department has determined that the applicant has requested and received a recommendation from the alliance in the manner prescribed by divisions (E)(1) and (2) of section 3311.86 of the Revised Code. As used in this section, "alliance municipal school district" and "alliance" have the same meanings as in section 3311.86 of the Revised Code. (B) The department and the governing authority of each community school authorized under this section shall enter into a contract under section 3314.03 of the Revised Code. Notwithstanding division (A)(13) of that section, the contract with an existing community school may begin at any time during the academic year. The length of the initial contract of any community school under this section may be for any term up to five years. The contract may be renewed in accordance with division (E) of that section. The contract may provide for the school's governing authority to pay a fee for oversight and monitoring of the school that does not exceed three per cent of the total amount of payments for operating expenses that the school receives from the state. (C) The department may require a community school authorized under this section to post and file with the director of education and workforce a bond payable to the state or to file with the director a guarantee, which shall be used to pay the state any moneys owed by the community school in the event the school closes. (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a community school authorized under this section shall comply with all applicable provisions of this chapter. The department may take any action that a sponsor may take under this chapter to enforce the school's compliance with this division and the terms of the contract entered into under division (B) of this section. (E) Not later than December 31, 2012, and annually thereafter, the department shall issue a report on the program, including information about the number of community schools participating in the program and their compliance with the provisions of this chapter. In its fifth report, the department shall include a complete evaluation of the program and recommendations regarding the program's continuation. Each report shall be provided to the general assembly, in accordance with section 101.68 of the Revised Code, and to the governor. Last updated August 21, 2023 at 4:22 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3381.08 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3381 / § 3381.08
§ 3381.08. Issuance of bonds - purposes for issuance - anticipation notes
Status: in_force

October 30, 1989 House Bill 230 - 118th General Assembly The regional arts and cultural district may submit to the electors within its territory the question of issuing bonds of such district and also the necessity of a tax outside the limitation of Section 2 of Article XII, Ohio Constitution, to pay the interest on and to retire such bonds. Such bonds when approved by the electors may be issued by the district to purchase, acquire, construct, replace, improve, extend, enlarge, renovate, remodel, equip, or furnish any artistic or cultural facility, provided that the net indebtedness, as defined for a municipal corporation in section 133.05 of the Revised Code, incurred by a district shall never exceed five per cent of the tax valuation of the district, and that no part of the proceeds of such bonds shall at any time be used to meet or defray any of the normal operating expenses of the district or any qualifying arts or cultural organization. The proceedings for such election and for the issuance and sale of such bonds shall be as provided by Chapter 133. of the Revised Code, provided that such a bond issue may be submitted to the electors and the bonds may be issued for any one or more of the purposes set forth in this section. Notes may be issued in anticipation of such bonds as provided in section 133.22 of the Revised Code. The board of trustees shall be the taxing authority or bond issuing authority of the district.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3327.06 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3327 / § 3327.06
§ 3327.06. Tuition - unauthorized attendance
Status: in_force

April 25, 1990 House Bill 341 - 118th General Assembly (A) When a pupil attends school pursuant to section 3327.04 of the Revised Code in a district other than the district in which he is entitled to attend school pursuant to division (B) or (F) of section 3313.64 or section 3313.65 of the Revised Code, tuition for such attendance shall be credited and paid in the manner provided in section 3317.08 of the Revised Code. (B) When the board of education of a city, exempted village, or local school district admits to the schools of its district any pupil who is not entitled to be admitted to the district's schools under division (B) or (F) of section 3313.64 or section 3313.645 or 3313.65 of the Revised Code for whose attendance tuition is not an obligation of the board of another district of this state, such board shall collect tuition for the attendance of such pupil from the parents or guardian of the pupil, and the amount of tuition collected shall be the amount computed in the manner prescribed by section 3317.08 of the Revised Code. When neither the pupil nor his parents reside in this state, the amount of tuition collected shall be the amount computed in the manner prescribed by section 3317.081 or 3323.141 of the Revised Code. (C) If a board admits to the schools of its districts any nonresident pupil for whose attendance tuition is not an obligation of the board of another district of this state or of a home as defined in section 3313.64 of the Revised Code and fails to collect tuition as required by division (B) of this section from the pupil's parents or guardian, the attendance of such pupil is unauthorized attendance.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3313.98 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3313 / § 3313.98
§ 3313.98. Interdistrict enrollment policy
Status: in_force

September 30, 2025 House Bill 96 - 136th General Assembly Notwithstanding division (D) of section 3311.19 and division (D) of section 3311.52 of the Revised Code, the provisions of this section and sections 3313.981 to 3313.983 of the Revised Code that apply to a city school district do not apply to a joint vocational or cooperative education school district unless expressly specified. (A) As used in this section and sections 3313.981 to 3313.983 of the Revised Code: (1) "Parent" means either of the natural or adoptive parents of a student, except under the following conditions: (a) When the marriage of the natural or adoptive parents of the student has been terminated by a divorce, dissolution of marriage, or annulment or the natural or adoptive parents of the student are living separate and apart under a legal separation decree and the court has issued an order allocating the parental rights and responsibilities with respect to the student, "parent" means the residential parent as designated by the court except that "parent" means either parent when the court issues a shared parenting decree. (b) When a court has granted temporary or permanent custody of the student to an individual or agency other than either of the natural or adoptive parents of the student, "parent" means the legal custodian of the child. (c) When a court has appointed a guardian for the student, "parent" means the guardian of the student. (2) "Native student" means a student entitled under section 3313.64 or 3313.65 of the Revised Code to attend school in a district adopting a resolution under this section. (3) "Adjacent district" means a city, exempted village, or local school district having territory that abuts the territory of a district adopting a resolution under this section. (4) "Adjacent district student" means a student entitled under section 3313.64 or 3313.65 of the Revised Code to attend school in an adjacent district. (5) "Adjacent district joint vocational student" means an adjacent district student who enrolls in a city, exempted village, or local school district pursuant to this section and who also enrolls in a joint vocational school district that does not contain the territory of the district for which that student is a native student and does contain the territory of the city, exempted village, or local district in which the student enrolls. (6) "Poverty line" means the poverty line established by the director of the United States office of management and budget as revised by the secretary of health and human services in accordance with section 673(2) of the "Community Services Block Grant Act," 95 Stat. 1609, 42 U.S.C.A. 9902, as amended. (7) "IEP" has the same meaning as in section 3323.01 of the Revised Code. (8) "Other district" means a city, exempted village, or local school district having territory outside of the territory of a district adopting a resolution under this section. (9) "Other district student" means a student entitled under section 3313.64 or 3313.65 of the Revised Code to attend school in an other district. (10) "Other district joint vocational student" means a student who is enrolled in any city, exempted village, or local school district and who also enrolls in a joint vocational school district that does not contain the territory of the district for which that student is a native student in accordance with a policy adopted under section 3313.983 of the Revised Code. (11) "Active duty member" means a member of the armed forces of the United States who is on full-time duty. (12) "Armed forces" means the United States army, navy, air force, space force, marine corps, and coast guard. (B)(1) Subject to division (I) of this section, the board of education of each city, local, and exempted village school district shall adopt a resolution establishing for the school district one of the following policies: (a) A policy that entirely prohibits the enrollment of students from adjacent districts or other districts, other than students for whom tuition is paid in accordance with section 3317.08 of the Revised Code; (b) A policy that permits enrollment of students from all adjacent districts in accordance with policy statements contained in the resolution; (c) A policy that permits enrollment of students from all other districts in accordance with policy statements contained in the resolution. (2) A policy permitting enrollment of students from adjacent or from other districts, as applicable, shall provide for all of the following: (a) Application procedures, including deadlines for application and for notification of students and the superintendent of the applicable district whenever an adjacent or other district student's application is approved. (b) Procedures for admitting adjacent or other district applicants free of any tuition obligation to the district's schools, including, but not limited to: (i) The establishment of district capacity limits by grade level, school building, and education program; (ii) A requirement that all native students wishing to be enrolled in the district will be enrolled and that any adjacent or other district students previously enrolled in the district shall receive preference over first-time applicants; (iii) Procedures to ensure that an appropriate racial balance is maintained in the district schools. (C) Except as provided in section 3313.982 of the Revised Code, the procedures for admitting adjacent or other district students, as applicable, shall not include: (1) Any requirement of academic ability, or any level of athletic, artistic, or other extracurricular skills; (2) Limitations on admitting applicants because of disability, except that a board may refuse to admit a student receiving services under Chapter 3323. of the Revised Code, if the services described in the student's IEP are not available in the district's schools; (3) A requirement that the student be proficient in the English language; (4) Rejection of any applicant because the student has been subject to disciplinary proceedings, except that if an applicant has been suspended or expelled by the student's district for ten consecutive days or more in the term for which admission is sought or in the term immediately preceding the term for which admission is sought, the procedures may include a provision denying admission of such applicant. (D)(1) Each school board permitting only enrollment of adjacent district students shall provide information about the policy adopted under this section, including the application procedures and deadlines, to the superintendent and the board of education of each adjacent district and, upon request, to the parent of any adjacent district student. (2) Each school board permitting enrollment of other district students shall provide information about the policy adopted under this section, including the application procedures and deadlines, upon request, to the board of education of any other school district or to the parent of any student anywhere in the state. (E) Any school board shall accept all credits toward graduation earned in adjacent or other district schools by an adjacent or other district student or a native student. (F)(1) No board of education may adopt a policy discouraging or prohibiting its native students from applying to enroll in the schools of an adjacent or any other district that has adopted a policy permitting such enrollment, except that a district may object to the enrollment of a native student in an adjacent or other district in order to maintain an appropriate racial balance. (2) If a board objects to enrollment of native students under this division, any adjacent or other district shall refuse to enroll such native students unless tuition is paid for the students in accordance with section 3317.08 of the Revised Code. An adjacent or other district enrolling such students may not receive funding for those students in accordance with section 3313.981 of the Revised Code. (G) The department of education and workforce shall monitor school districts to ensure compliance with this section and the districts' policies. The department may adopt rules requiring uniform application procedures, deadlines for application, notification procedures, and record-keeping requirements for all school boards that adopt policies permitting the enrollment of adjacent or other district students, as applicable. If the department adopts such rules, no school board shall adopt a policy that conflicts with those rules. (H) A resolution adopted by a board of education under this section that entirely prohibits the enrollment of students from adjacent and from other school districts does not abrogate any agreement entered into under section 3313.841 or 3313.92 of the Revised Code or any contract entered into under section 3313.90 of the Revised Code between the board of education adopting the resolution and the board of education of any adjacent or other district or prohibit these boards of education from entering into any such agreement or contract. (I) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this section or section 3313.981 of the Revised Code, all of the following apply: (1) A policy adopted by a city, exempted village, or local school district board of education under division (B)(1)(a) or (b) of this section shall permit any student who is not a native student of the district to enroll in the district if both of the following apply: (a) The student's parent is an active duty member of the armed forces stationed in the state. (b) The student's parent provides to the district a copy of the parent's official written order verifying the parent's status as an active duty member of the armed forces. (2) In enrolling a student pursuant to division (I) of this section, a district shall comply with procedures prescribed under divisions (B)(2) and (C) of this section, except as provided in division (I)(6) of this section. In addition, the district shall not require tuition to be paid for the student's enrollment in the district. (3) A student who, pursuant to this division, enrolls in a district that has adopted a policy under division (B)(1)(a) of this section and who is not a native student of that district shall, for the purposes of sections 3313.981 , 3315.18 , 3317.03 , and 3318.011 of the Revised Code, be considered as an "other district student" who enrolls in a district that has adopted a policy under division (B)(1)(c) of this section. Such student also shall receive transportation services under section 3313.981 of the Revised Code in the same manner as an "other district student." (4) A student who, pursuant to this division, enrolls in a district that has adopted a policy under division (B)(1)(b) of this section and who is not a native student of the district or an adjacent district shall, nevertheless, be considered an "adjacent district student" for the purposes of sections 3313.981 , 3315.18 , and 3317.03 of the Revised Code. (5) A student who, pursuant to this division, enrolls in a district that has adopted a policy under division (B)(1)(b) of this section and whose parent is subsequently discharged or released from active duty shall be permitted to attend school in that district and receive transportation services under section 3313.981 of the Revised Code in the same manner as an "other district student" for the remainder of the school year in which the parent is discharged or released from active duty. After the conclusion of that school year, that student shall not be eligible under this division, as long as the student does not have a parent on active duty. (6) A school district that enrolls a student under division (I) of this section, or that enrolls a student described in division (I)(1) of this section under division (B)(1)(c) of this section, shall not require the student to comply with any application deadline established under division (B)(2) of this section. (J) Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit or require the board of education of a city, exempted village, or local school district to exclude any native student of the district from enrolling in the district. Last updated July 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3313.57 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3313 / § 3313.57
§ 3313.57. Summer vacation period activities provided or approved by boards
Status: in_force

October 3, 2023 House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly Boards of education of city, exempted village, or local school districts may provide or approve, subject to the approval of parents, activities for children during the summer vacation period which will promote their health, their civic and vocational competence, and their industry, recreation, character, or thrift. The superintendents of such school districts shall cause records to be kept of such activities assigned and completed. With the approval of the department of education and workforce the successful completion of such vacation activities may be required for promotions and diplomas of graduation, but the completion by any child of such vacation activities shall not be prerequisite to the issuance of an age and schooling certificate for such child. Boards of education shall provide the service necessary to direct such activities and may pay any necessary expenses incident thereto, the same as the expense of an ordinary elementary school. Last updated July 31, 2023 at 5:10 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3375.392 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3375 / § 3375.392
§ 3375.392. Policies for use of credit card accounts
Status: in_force

November 2, 2018 House Bill 312 - 132nd General Assembly (A) Not later than three months after the effective date of this amendment, a board of library trustees appointed pursuant to section 3375.06 , 3375.10 , 3375.12 , 3375.15 , 3375.22 , or 3375.30 of the Revised Code of a free public library or library district that holds a credit card account on the effective date of this amendment shall adopt a written policy for the use of credit card accounts. Otherwise, a board shall adopt a written policy before first holding a credit card account. The policy shall include provisions addressing all of the following: (1) The officers, positions, or appointees authorized to use credit card accounts; (2) The types of expenses for which a credit card account may be used; (3) The procedure for acquisition, use, and management of a credit card account and presentation instruments related to the account including cards and checks; (4) The procedure for submitting itemized receipts to the fiscal officer or the fiscal officer's designee; (5) The procedure for credit card issuance, credit card reissuance, credit card cancellation, and the process for reporting lost or stolen credit cards; (6) The library's or district's credit card account's maximum credit limit or limits; (7) The actions or omissions by an officer, employee, or appointee that qualify as misuse of a credit card account. (B) The name of the free public library or library district shall appear on each presentation instrument related to the account including cards and checks. (C) If the fiscal officer of a free public library or library district does not retain general possession and control of the credit card account and presentation instruments related to the account including cards and checks, the board shall appoint a compliance officer to perform the duties enumerated under division (D) of this section. The compliance officer may use a credit card account only upon authority from the fiscal officer of the free public library or library district, except the director of a free public library or library district serving in the role of compliance officer may use a credit card if so authorized under the policy. If the compliance officer has authority to use a credit card account, the fiscal officer or the fiscal officer's designee, who shall not be the compliance officer, monthly shall review the credit card account transaction detail and shall sign an attestation stating the fiscal officer or designee reviewed the credit card account transaction detail. The compliance officer may not authorize an officer, employee, or appointee to use a credit card account, except a director serving in the role of compliance officer may authorize an officer, employee, or appointee to use a credit card account. The fiscal officer of the free public library or library district is not eligible for appointment as compliance officer. The director is eligible for appointment as compliance officer. (D) The compliance officer, if applicable, at least once every six months shall review the number of cards and accounts issued, the number of active cards and accounts issued, the cards' and accounts' expiration dates, and the cards' and accounts' credit limits. (E) If the fiscal officer retains general possession and control of the credit card account and presentation instruments related to the account including cards and checks, and the board or director authorizes an officer, employee, or appointee to use a credit card, the fiscal officer may use a system to sign out credit cards to the authorized users. The officer, employee, or appointee is liable in person and upon any official bond the officer, employee, or appointee has given to the library or district to reimburse the library or district treasury the amount for which the officer, employee, or appointee does not provide itemized receipts in accordance with the policy described in division (A) of this section. (F) The use of a credit card account for expenses beyond those authorized by the board constitutes misuse of a credit card account. An officer, employee, or appointee of the library or district or a public servant as defined under section 2921.01 of the Revised Code who knowingly misuses a credit card account held by the board violates section 2913.21 of the Revised Code. (G) The fiscal officer or the fiscal officer's designee annually shall file a report with the board detailing all rewards received based on the use of the free public library's or library district's credit card account. (H) As used in this section, "credit card account" means any bank-issued credit card account, store-issued credit card account, financial institution-issued credit card account, financial depository-issued credit card account, affinity credit card account, or any other card account allowing the holder to purchase goods or services on credit or to transact with the account, and any debit or gift card account related to the receipt of grant moneys. "Credit card account" does not include a procurement card account, gasoline or telephone credit card account, or any other card account where merchant category codes are in place as a system of control for use of the card account.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3327.101 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3327 / § 3327.101
§ 3327.101. Online school bus driver training program
Status: in_force

October 3, 2023 House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter or Chapter 3301-83 of the Administrative Code, the department of education and workforce shall develop an online bus driver training program to satisfy the classroom portion of pre-service and annual in-service training for school bus driver certification. On-the-bus training for drivers shall continue to be completed in person. Last updated September 11, 2023 at 12:04 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3385.04 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3385 / § 3385.04
§ 3385.04. Conservation measures
Status: in_force

March 14, 2003 House Bill 675 - 124th General Assembly (A) Unless there is a written loan agreement to the contrary, a museum may apply conservation measures to property on loan to the museum without notice to the owner or the owner's permission, if such measures are necessary to protect the property on loan or other property in the custody of the museum or if the property on loan is a hazard to the health and safety of the museum staff or the public, and if either of the following applies: (1) The museum attempts but is unable to notify the owner at the owner's last known address not later than three days before the date the museum intends to apply the conservation measures. (2) The museum notifies the owner not later than three days before the date the museum intends to apply the conservation measures, the owner does not agree to those measures, and the owner does not terminate the loan and retrieve the property within three days after receipt of the notice. (B) If a museum applies conservation measures in accordance with division (A) of this section or with the agreement of the owner, both of the following apply: (1) The museum shall acquire a lien on the property in the amount of the expenses incurred by the museum, unless the agreement provides otherwise. (2) The museum is not liable for injury to or loss of the property, if the museum did both of the following: (a) Reasonably believed at the time the conservation measures were taken that the measures were necessary to protect the property on loan or other property in the custody of the museum, or that the property on loan was a hazard to the health and safety of the museum staff or the public; (b) Exercised reasonable care in the choice and application of the conservation measures.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3349.243 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3349 / § 3349.243
§ 3349.243. Consolidation of school district terminates agreement
Status: in_force

January 9, 1961 House Bill 1 - 104th General Assembly Consolidation of a school district which has entered into an agreement as authorized by section 3349.241 of the Revised Code with any other school district which has not also entered into such agreement with the board of directors of a municipal university for support shall terminate the agreement as of the date of consolidation. Consolidation of two or more school districts which have each entered into an agreement with the board of directors of such municipal university for support shall terminate the agreements of each on the expiration date of the agreement next due to expire. Notwithstanding the termination of any such agreement or agreements, under the provisions of this section, residents of school districts which have entered into such agreements who are enrolled in such university at the time of the termination of such agreements shall continue until the end of the current school term, semester, or quarter, to enjoy the same rights and privileges to the use of the facilities of the university as are available to residents of the municipal corporation in which such university is located.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3307.60 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3307 / § 3307.60
§ 3307.60. Retirant may elect plan of payment
Status: in_force

March 22, 2019 House Bill 572 - 132nd General Assembly (A) Upon application for retirement as provided in section 3307.58 or 3307.59 of the Revised Code, the retirant may elect a plan of payment under this division or, on and after the date specified in division (B) of this section, a plan of payment under that division. Under this division, the retirant may elect to receive a single lifetime benefit, or may elect to receive the actuarial equivalent of the retirant's benefit in a lesser amount, payable for life, and continuing after death to a beneficiary under one of the following optional plans: (1) Option 1. The retirant's lesser benefit shall be paid for life to the sole beneficiary named at retirement. (2) Option 2. Some other portion of the retirant's benefit shall be paid for life to the sole beneficiary named at retirement. The beneficiary's monthly amount shall not exceed the monthly amount payable to the retirant during the retirant's lifetime. (3) Option 3. The retirant's lesser benefit established as provided under option 1 or option 2 shall be paid for life to the sole beneficiary named at retirement, except that in the event of the death of the sole beneficiary or termination of a marital relationship between the retirant and the sole beneficiary the retirant may elect to return to a single lifetime benefit equivalent as determined by the state teachers retirement board, if, in the case of termination of a marital relationship, the election is made with the written consent of the beneficiary or pursuant to an order of the court with jurisdiction over termination of the marital relationship. (4) Option 4. The retirant's lesser benefit or a portion of the retirant's lesser benefit shall be paid for life to two, three, or four surviving beneficiaries named at retirement. The portion of the allowance that continues after the member's death shall be allocated among the beneficiaries at the time of the member's retirement. If the retirant elects this plan as required by a court order issued under section 3105.171 or 3105.65 of the Revised Code or the laws of another state regarding the division of marital property and compliance with the court order requires the allocation of a portion less than ten per cent to any person, the retirant shall allocate a portion less than ten per cent to that beneficiary in accordance with that order. In all other circumstances, no portion allocated under this plan of payment shall be less than ten per cent. The total of the portions allocated shall not exceed one hundred per cent of the retirant's lesser allowance. In the event of the death of a beneficiary or termination of a marital relationship between the retirant and a beneficiary, the retirant may elect to cancel the portion of the plan of payment providing continuing lifetime benefits to that beneficiary except that, in the case of termination of a marital relationship, the election may be made only with the written consent of the beneficiary or pursuant to an order of the court with jurisdiction over termination of the marital relationship. The retirant shall receive the actuarial equivalent of the remainder of the retirant's single lifetime benefit based on the number of remaining beneficiaries, with no change in the amount payable to any remaining beneficiary. (5) Option 5. Upon the retirant's death before the expiration of a certain period from the retirement date and elected by the retirant, and approved by the board, the retirant's benefit shall be continued for the remainder of such period to the beneficiary. Monthly benefits shall not be paid to joint beneficiaries, but they may receive the present value of any remaining payments in a lump sum settlement. If all beneficiaries die before the expiration of the certain period, the present value of all payments yet remaining in such period shall be paid to the estate of the beneficiary last receiving. (6) Option 6. A plan of payment established by the state teachers retirement board combining any of the features of options 1, 2, and 5. (B) Beginning on October 1, 2002, a retirant may elect, in lieu of a plan of payment under division (A) of this section, a plan consisting of both of the following: (1) A lump sum in an amount the member designates that constitutes a portion of the member's single lifetime benefit; (2) Either of the following: (a) The remainder of the retirant's single lifetime benefit; (b) The actuarial equivalent of the remainder of the retirant's benefit in a lesser amount, payable for life, and continuing after death to a beneficiary under one of the options described in divisions (A)(1) to (6) of this section. The amount designated by the member under division (B)(1) of this section shall be not less than six times and not more than thirty-six times the monthly amount that would be payable to the member as a single lifetime benefit and shall not result in a monthly allowance that is less than fifty per cent of that amount. (C) A retirant shall not elect a plan of payment under division (A) or (B) of this section that results in a monthly payment of the retirant's lesser benefit to a beneficiary of one hundred dollars or less a month. This division does not apply to a retirant who is subject to division (I)(1) of this section. (D) Until the first payment is made to a former member under section 3307.58 or 3307.59 of the Revised Code, the former member may change the selection of a plan of payment. (E)(1) If a deceased member was eligible for but had not yet been awarded a service retirement benefit under section 3307.58 or 3307.59 of the Revised Code at the time of death, option 1 as provided for in division (A)(1) of this section shall be paid to the spouse or other sole dependent beneficiary. (2) Beginning on October 1, 2002, the spouse or sole beneficiary may elect, in lieu of option 1, a plan of payment consisting of both of the following: (a) A lump sum in an amount the spouse or other sole dependent beneficiary designates that constitutes a portion of the retirant's single life annuity; (b) The actuarial equivalent of the remainder of the retirant's single life annuity paid as a benefit under option 1 for life to the spouse or other sole dependent beneficiary. The amount designated by the spouse or other sole dependent beneficiary under division (E)(2)(a) of this section shall be not less than six times and not more than thirty-six times the monthly amount that would be payable as the retirant's single life annuity and shall not result in a monthly allowance that is less than fifty per cent of that monthly amount. (F) If the total benefit paid under this section is less than the balance in the teachers' savings fund, the difference shall be paid to the beneficiary provided under division (D)(1) of section 3307.562 of the Revised Code. (G) In the case of a retirant who elected an optional plan prior to September 15, 1989: (1) The death of the spouse or other designated beneficiary following retirement shall, at the election of the retirant, cancel any optional plan selected at retirement to provide continuing lifetime benefits to the spouse or other beneficiary and return the retirant to a single lifetime benefit equivalent as determined by the board. (2) A divorce, annulment, or marriage dissolution shall, at the election of the retirant, cancel any optional plan selected at retirement to provide continuing lifetime benefits to the spouse as designated beneficiary and return the retirant to a single lifetime benefit equivalent as determined by the board if the election is made with the written consent of the beneficiary or pursuant to an order of a court of common pleas or the court of another state with jurisdiction over the termination of the marriage. (H)(1) Following marriage or remarriage, both of the following apply: (a) A retirant who elected to receive a single lifetime benefit or an optional plan of payment under division (A)(3) or (4) of this section may elect a new optional plan of payment based on the actuarial equivalent of the retirant's single lifetime benefit, as determined by the board. The new plan must be a plan described in division (A)(1), (2), (3), (4), or (6) of this section under which only the retirant's new spouse is added as a beneficiary and the application for the new plan must be received by the board prior to the retirant's death. A spouse may not be added if there are four beneficiaries under division (A)(4) of this section that must be retained pursuant to a court order described under division (I)(1)(b) of this section or if the amount payable to any beneficiary pursuant to such court order would be reduced. A retirant who is receiving a retirement allowance under an optional plan that provides for continuation of benefits after death to a former spouse may elect a new optional plan of payment only with the written consent of the former spouse or pursuant to an order of the court with jurisdiction over the termination of the marriage, except that consent of the former spouse is not required if the new optional plan of payment will not affect payments to the former spouse. (b) A retirant who is receiving a benefit pursuant to a plan of payment providing for payment to a former spouse pursuant to a court order described in division (I)(1)(b) of this section may elect a new plan of payment under "option 4" with the retirant's spouse as a beneficiary based on the actuarial equivalent of the retirant's single lifetime retirement allowance as determined by the board if the new plan of payment elected does not reduce the payment to the former spouse. (2) If the marriage or remarriage occurs on or after June 6, 2005, the election must be made not later than one year after the date of the marriage or remarriage. A valid election under division (H)(1) or (2) of this section shall become effective on the date of receipt by the board of an application on a form approved by the board. The election must be signed by the retirant and received by the board prior to the retirant's death. Any change in the amount of the benefit shall commence on the first day of the month following the effective date of the plan. (I)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this division and division (I)(2) of this section, an application for service retirement made pursuant to section 3307.58 or 3307.59 of the Revised Code by a married person shall be considered an election of a benefit under option 3 as provided for in division (A)(3) of this section under which one-half of the lesser benefit payable during the life of the retirant will be paid after death to the retirant's spouse for life as sole beneficiary. The exceptions are as follows: (a) The retirant selects an optional plan under division (A) of this section providing for payment after death to the retirant's spouse for life as sole beneficiary of more than one-half of the lesser benefit payable during the life of the retirant. (b) A plan of payment providing for payment in a specified amount continuing after the retirant's death to a former spouse is required by a court order issued prior to the effective date of retirement under section 3105.171 or 3105.65 of the Revised Code or the laws of another state regarding division of marital property. (c) The retirant submits to the retirement board a written statement signed by the spouse attesting that the spouse consents to the retirant's election to receive a single lifetime annuity or a payment under an optional benefit plan under which after the death of the retirant the surviving spouse will receive less than one-half of the lesser benefit payable during the life of the retirant. (d) Any other reason specified by the board. (2) If a retirant is subject to division (I)(1)(b) of this section and the board has received a copy of the order described in that division, the board shall accept the retirant's election of a plan of payment under this section only if the retirant complies with both of the following: (a) The retirant elects a plan of payment that is in accordance with the order described in division (I)(1)(b) of this section. (b) If the retirant is married, the retirant elects "option 4" and designates the retirant's current spouse as a beneficiary under that plan unless that spouse consents in writing to not being designated a beneficiary under any plan of payment or the board waives the requirement that the current spouse consent. (3) An application for retirement shall include an explanation of all of the following: (a) That, if the member is married, unless the spouse consents to another plan of payment or there is a court order dividing marital property issued under section 3105.171 or 3105.65 of the Revised Code or the laws of another state regarding the division of marital property that provides for payment in a specified amount, the member's retirement allowance will be paid under "option 3" as provided for in division (A)(3) of this section and consist of the actuarial equivalent of the member's retirement allowance in a lesser amount payable for life and one-half of the lesser allowance continuing after death to the surviving spouse for the life of the spouse; (b) A description of the alternative plans of payment available with the consent of the spouse; (c) That the spouse may consent to another plan of payment and the procedure for giving consent; (d) That consent is irrevocable once notice of consent is submitted to the board. Consent shall be valid only if it is signed, in writing, and witnessed by a notary public. (4) If the retirant does not select an optional plan of payment as described in division (I)(1)(a) of this section, no court has ordered a plan of payment described in division (I)(1)(b) of this section, and the board does not receive the written statement provided for in division (I)(1)(c) of this section, the board shall determine and pay the retirement allowance in accordance with this division, except that the board may provide by rule for waiver by the board of the statement and payment of the benefits other than in accordance with this division or payment under section 3307.56 of the Revised Code if the retirant is unable to obtain the statement due to absence or incapacity of the spouse or other cause specified by the board. (J) For the purpose of determining actuarial equivalence under this section, on the advice of an actuary employed by the board, the board shall adopt mortality tables that may take into consideration the membership experience of the state teachers retirement system and may also include the membership experience of the public employees retirement system and the school employees retirement system.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3313.83 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3313 / § 3313.83
§ 3313.83. Regional student education districts
Status: in_force

September 29, 2013 House Bill 59 - 130th General Assembly (A)(1) For the purpose of pooling resources, operating more cost effectively, minimizing administrative overhead, encouraging the sharing of resource development, and diminishing duplication, the boards of education of two or more city, local, or exempted village school districts each having a majority of its territory in a county with a population greater than one million two hundred thousand, by adopting identical resolutions, may enter into an agreement providing for the creation of a regional student education district for the purpose of funding the following for students enrolled in those school districts, including students diagnosed as autistic and students with special needs, and their immediate family members: (a) Special education services; (b) Behavioral health services for persons with special needs. If more than eight boards of education adopt resolutions to form a regional student education district, the boards may meet at facilities of the educational service center of the county to discuss membership in the district. (2) The territory of a regional student education district at any time shall be composed of the combined territories of the school districts that are parties to the agreement at that time. Services funded by a regional student education district shall be available to all individuals enrolled in a school district that is a part of the regional student education district and members of their immediate family. (3) The agreement may be amended pursuant to terms and procedures mutually agreed to by the boards of education that are parties to the agreement. (B) Each regional student education district shall be governed by a board of directors. The superintendent of each board of education that is a party to the agreement shall serve on the board of directors. The agreement shall provide for the terms of office of directors. Directors shall receive no compensation, but shall be reimbursed, from the special fund of the regional student education district, for the reasonable and necessary expenses they incur in the performance of their duties for the district. The agreement shall provide for the conduct of the board's initial organizational meeting and for the frequency of subsequent meetings and quorum requirements. At its first meeting, the board shall designate from among its members a president and secretary in the manner provided in the agreement. The board of directors of a regional student education district is a body corporate and politic, is capable of suing and being sued, is capable of contracting within the limits of this section and the agreement governing the district, and is capable of accepting gifts, donations, bequests, or other grants of money for use in paying its expenses. The district is a public office and its directors are public officials within the meaning of section 117.01 of the Revised Code, the board of directors is a public body within the meaning of section 121.22 of the Revised Code, and records of the board and of the district are public records within the meaning of section 149.43 of the Revised Code. The agreement shall require the board to designate a permanent location for its offices and meeting place, and may provide for the use of such facilities and property for the provision of services by the agencies with which the board contracts under division (C) of this section. (C)(1) To provide the services identified in division (A)(1) of this section, the board of directors of a regional student education district shall provide for the hiring of employees or shall contract with one or more entities. Except as provided in division (C)(2) of this section, any entity with which the board of directors contracts to provide the services identified in division (A)(1)(b) of this section shall be a qualified nonprofit, nationally accredited agency to which both of the following apply: (a) The agency is licensed or certified by the departments of mental health and addiction services and job and family services. (b) The agency provides school-based behavioral health services. (2) The board of directors may contract with an entity that does not meet the conditions stated in division (C)(1) of this section if the services to be provided by the entity are only incidental to the services identified in division (A)(1)(b) of this section. (3) The board of directors may levy a tax throughout the district as provided in section 5705.2111 of the Revised Code. The board of directors shall provide for the creation of a special fund to hold the proceeds of any tax levied under section 5705.2111 of the Revised Code and any gifts, donations, bequests, or other grants of money coming into the possession of the district. A regional student education district is a subdivision, and the board of directors is a governing body, within the meaning of section 135.01 of the Revised Code. The board of directors may not issue securities or otherwise incur indebtedness. (4) The adoption or rejection by electors of a tax levy to fund a regional student education district pursuant to section 5705.2111 of the Revised Code does not alter the duty of each school district member of the regional student education district to provide special education and related services as required under Chapter 3323. of the Revised Code. On the expiration of a regional student education district levy, the state, member school districts of the regional student education district, and any other governmental entity shall not be obligated to provide replacement funding for the revenues under the expired levy. The tax levy, in whole or in part, shall not be considered a levy for current operating expenses pursuant to division (A) of section 3317.01 of the Revised Code for any of the school districts that are members of the regional student education district. (D)(1) The agreement shall provide for the manner of appointing an individual or entity to perform the duties of fiscal officer of the regional student education district. The agreement shall specify the length of time the individual or entity shall perform those duties and whether the individual or entity may be reappointed upon the completion of a term. The fiscal officer may receive compensation for performing the duties of the position and be reimbursed for reasonable expenses of performing those duties from the regional student education district's special fund. (2) The legal advisor of the board of directors of a regional student education district shall be the prosecuting attorney of the most populous county containing a school district that is a member of the regional student education district. The prosecuting attorney shall prosecute all actions against a member of the board of directors for malfeasance or misfeasance in office and shall be the legal counsel for the board and its members in all other actions brought by or against them and shall conduct those actions in the prosecuting attorney's official capacity. No compensation in addition to the prosecuting attorney's regular salary shall be allowed. (E) The board of directors of a regional student education district shall procure a policy or policies of insurance insuring the board, the fiscal officer, and the legal representative against liability on account of damage or injury to persons and property. Before procuring such insurance the board shall adopt a resolution setting forth the amount of insurance to be purchased, the necessity of the insurance, and a statement of its estimated premium cost. Insurance procured pursuant to this section shall be from one or more recognized insurance companies authorized to do business in this state. The cost of the insurance shall be paid from the district's special fund. A regional student education district is a political subdivision within the meaning of section 2744.01 of the Revised Code. (F)(1) The board of education of a school district having a majority of its territory in the county may join an existing regional student education district by adopting a resolution requesting to join as a party to the agreement and upon approval by the boards of education that currently are parties to the agreement. If a tax is levied in the regional student education district under section 5705.2111 of the Revised Code, a board of education may join the district only after a majority of qualified electors in the school district voting on the question vote in favor of levying the tax throughout the school district. A board of education joining an existing district shall have the same powers, rights, and obligations under the agreement as other boards of education that are parties to the agreement. (2) A board of education that is a party to an agreement under this section may withdraw the school district from a regional student education district by adopting a resolution. The withdrawal shall take effect on the date provided in the resolution. If a tax is levied in the regional student education district under section 5705.2111 of the Revised Code, the resolution shall take effect not later than the first day of January following adoption of the resolution. Beginning with the first day of January following adoption of the resolution, any tax levied under section 5705.2111 of the Revised Code shall not be levied within the territory of the withdrawing school district. Any collection of tax levied in the territory of the withdrawing school district under that section that has not been settled and distributed when the resolution takes effect shall be credited to the district's special fund. (G) An agreement entered into under this section shall provide for the manner of the regional student education district's dissolution. The district shall cease to exist when not more than one school district remains in the district, and the levy of any tax under section 5705.2111 of the Revised Code shall not be extended on the tax lists in any tax year beginning after the dissolution of the district. The agreement shall provide that, upon dissolution of the district, any unexpended balance in the district's special fund shall be divided among the school districts that are parties to the agreement immediately before dissolution in proportion to the taxable valuation of taxable property in the districts, and credited to their respective general funds. Last updated October 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3309.97 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3309 / § 3309.97
§ 3309.97. Deposits of members
Status: in_force

April 9, 2001 Senate Bill 270 - 123rd General Assembly Each plan established under section 3309.81 of the Revised Code shall permit a member participating in the plan to do all of the following: (A) Maintain on deposit with the school employees retirement system, or the entity administering the plan pursuant to a contract with the school employees retirement board, any amounts that have accumulated on behalf of the member; (B) If the member has withdrawn the amounts described in division (A) of this section, redeposit with the system or the entity administering the plan the amounts withdrawn; (C) Make additional deposits as permitted by the "Internal Revenue Code of 1986," 100 Stat. 2085, 26 U.S.C.A. 1, as amended.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3307.15 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3307 / § 3307.15
§ 3307.15. Investment and fiduciary duties of board
Status: in_force

March 20, 2025 Senate Bill 6 - 135th General Assembly (A) The members of the state teachers retirement board shall be the trustees of the funds created by section 3307.14 of the Revised Code. The board shall have full power to invest the funds. The board and other fiduciaries shall discharge their duties with respect to the funds solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries; for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to participants and their beneficiaries and defraying reasonable expenses of administering the system; with care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with these matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like aims; and by diversifying the investments of the system so as to minimize the risk of large losses, unless under the circumstances it is clearly prudent not to do so. The board, in accordance with its fiduciary duties described under this section, shall make investment decisions with the sole purpose of maximizing the return on its investments. The board shall not make an investment decision with the primary purpose of influencing any social or environmental policy or attempting to influence the governance of any corporation. To facilitate investment of the funds, the board may establish a partnership, trust, limited liability company, corporation, including a corporation exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code, 100 Stat. 2085, 26 U.S.C. 1, as amended, or any other legal entity authorized to transact business in this state. (B) In exercising its fiduciary responsibility with respect to the investment of the funds, it shall be the intent of the board to give consideration to investments that enhance the general welfare of the state and its citizens where the investments offer quality, return, and safety comparable to other investments currently available to the board. In fulfilling this intent, equal consideration shall also be given to investments otherwise qualifying under this section that involve minority owned and controlled firms and firms owned and controlled by women, either alone or in joint venture with other firms. The board shall adopt, in regular meeting, policies, objectives, or criteria for the operation of the investment program that include asset allocation targets and ranges, risk factors, asset class benchmarks, time horizons, total return objectives, and performance evaluation guidelines. In adopting policies and criteria for the selection of agents with whom the board may contract for the administration of the funds, the board shall comply with sections 3307.152 and 3307.154 of the Revised Code and shall also give equal consideration to minority owned and controlled firms, firms owned and controlled by women, and ventures involving minority owned and controlled firms and firms owned and controlled by women that otherwise meet the policies and criteria established by the board. Amendments and additions to the policies and criteria shall be adopted in regular meeting. The board shall publish its policies, objectives, and criteria under this provision no less often than annually and shall make copies available to interested parties. The board shall not adopt a policy, or take any action to promote a policy, under which the board makes investment decisions with the primary purpose of influencing any social or environmental policy or attempting to influence the governance of any corporation. When reporting on the performance of investments, the board shall comply with the performance presentation standards established by the CFA institute. (C) All bonds, notes, certificates, stocks, or other evidences of investments purchased by the board shall be delivered to the treasurer of state, who is hereby designated as custodian thereof, or to the treasurer of state's authorized agent, and the treasurer of state or the agent shall collect the principal, interest, dividends, and distributions that become due and payable and place them when so collected into the custodial funds. Evidences of title of the investments may be deposited by the treasurer of state for safekeeping with an authorized agent, selected by the treasurer of state, who is a qualified trustee under section 135.18 of the Revised Code. The treasurer of state shall pay for the investments purchased by the board on receipt of written or electronic instructions from the board or the board's designated agent authorizing the purchase and pending receipt of the evidence of title of the investment by the treasurer of state or the treasurer of state's authorized agent. The board may sell investments held by the board, and the treasurer of state or the treasurer of state's authorized agent shall accept payment from the purchaser and deliver evidence of title of the investment to the purchaser on receipt of written or electronic instructions from the board or the board's designated agent authorizing the sale, and pending receipt of the moneys for the investments. The amount received shall be placed into the custodial funds. The board and the treasurer of state may enter into agreements to establish procedures for the purchase and sale of investments under this division and the custody of the investments. (D) No purchase or sale of any investment shall be made under this section except as authorized by the board. (E) Any statement of financial position distributed by the board shall include the fair value, as of the statement date, of all investments held by the board under this section. Last updated January 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3307.33 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3307 / § 3307.33
§ 3307.33. Termination of membership
Status: in_force

January 7, 2013 Senate Bill 342 - 129th General Assembly Membership in the state teachers retirement system shall cease on occurrence of any of the following: receipt of payment pursuant to section 3307.56 of the Revised Code or under an STRS defined contribution plan; retirement as provided in sections 3307.58 and 3307.59 of the Revised Code or under an STRS defined contribution plan; death; or denial of membership pursuant to section 3307.24 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3307.07 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3307 / § 3307.07
§ 3307.07. Procedure for electing board members
Status: in_force

September 30, 2025 House Bill 96 - 136th General Assembly All elections of members of the state teachers retirement board shall be held under the direction of the board in accordance with rules adopted under section 3307.075 of the Revised Code. Any member of the state teachers retirement system, who has been nominated by a petition that is signed by five hundred or more members of the system and certified in accordance with rules adopted under section 3307.075 of the Revised Code, shall be eligible for election as a contributing member of the board. The petition shall contain the signatures of twenty or more members of the system from each of at least ten counties wherein members of the system are employed. Any retired teacher who is a superannuate and a resident of Ohio is eligible for election as a retired teacher member of the board, if such retired teacher has been nominated by a petition that is signed by five hundred or more retired teachers, who are also superannuates, and certified in accordance with rules adopted under section 3307.075 of the Revised Code. The petition shall contain the signatures of twenty or more retired teachers from each of at least ten counties wherein superannuates under the system reside. The board shall place the name of any eligible candidate upon the appropriate ballot as a regular candidate. At any election, qualified voters, as defined in this section, may vote for the regular candidates or for other eligible candidates, in which case the names of such persons shall be written upon the appropriate ballots, except that members of the system and former members of the system who are superannuates shall vote respectively for contributing members and the retired teacher member of the board. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes for any term of office shall be elected to the board on certification of the election results in accordance with rules adopted under section 3307.075 of the Revised Code. Elected members of the board shall be elected on the basis of the total number of ballots cast by qualified voters, who shall consist of members of the system and former members of the system who are superannuates. Last updated July 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3309.88 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3309 / § 3309.88
§ 3309.88. Transfer of portion of employer contribution to employers' trust fund to mitigate negative financial impact on system
Status: in_force

January 7, 2013 Senate Bill 341 - 129th General Assembly For each member participating in a plan established under section 3309.81 of the Revised Code, the school employees retirement system shall transfer to the employers' trust fund a portion of the employer contribution required under section 3309.49 of the Revised Code. The portion shall equal the percentage of compensation of members for whom the contributions are being made that is determined by an actuary appointed by the school employees retirement board to be necessary to mitigate any negative financial impact on the system of members' participation in a plan. The board shall have prepared annually an actuarial study to determine whether the percentage transferred under this section should be changed to reflect a change in the level of negative financial impact resulting from members' participation in a plan. The percentage transferred shall be increased or decreased to reflect the amount needed to mitigate the negative financial impact, if any, on the system, as determined by the study. A change shall take effect on the first day of the year following the date the conclusions of the study are reported to the board. The system shall make the transfer required under this section until the unfunded actuarial accrued liability for all benefits, except health care benefits provided under section 3309.375 or 3309.69 of the Revised Code and benefit increases to members and former members participating in the plan described in sections 3309.18 to 3309.70 of the Revised Code granted after April 9, 2001, is fully amortized, as determined by the annual actuarial valuation prepared under section 3309.21 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3304.182 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3304 / § 3304.182
§ 3304.182. Percentage of funds for administration
Status: in_force

September 29, 2017 House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly Any agreement between the opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities agency and a private or public entity providing funds under section 3304.181 of the Revised Code may permit the agency to receive a specified percentage of the funds, but the percentage shall be not more than twenty-five per cent of the total funds available under the agreement. The agency may terminate an agreement at any time for just cause. It may terminate an agreement for any other reason by giving at least thirty days' notice to the public or private entity. Any vocational rehabilitation services provided under an agreement entered into under section 3304.181 of the Revised Code shall be provided by a person or government entity that meets the accreditation standards established in rules adopted by the agency under section 3304.15 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3326.01 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3326 / § 3326.01
§ 3326.01. STEM and STEAM defined
Status: in_force

September 30, 2021 House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly (A) As used in this chapter: (1) "Compact career-technical education provider" means two or more city, exempted village, or local school districts that are not members of a joint vocational school district and that have entered into a compact under which students enrolled in any of the participating districts may access career-technical education programs provided by a participating district. (2) "Comprehensive career-technical education provider" means a city, exempted village, or local school district that is not a member of a joint vocational school district and that provides a comprehensive career-technical education program to all high schools operated by the district. (3) "STEM" is an abbreviation of "science, technology, engineering, and mathematics." (4) "STEAM" is an abbreviation of "science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics." (B)(1) A science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics school shall be considered a type of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics school. (2) A STEAM school equivalent shall be considered to be a type of STEM school equivalent. (3) A STEAM program of excellence shall be considered to be a type of STEM program of excellence. (C)(1) Any reference to a STEM school or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics school in the Revised Code shall be considered to include a STEAM school, unless the context specifically indicates a different meaning or intent. All provisions of the Revised Code applicable to a STEM school shall apply to a STEAM school in the same manner, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (2) Any reference to a STEM school equivalent in the Revised Code shall be considered to include a STEAM school equivalent, unless the context specifically indicates a different meaning or intent. All provisions of the Revised Code applicable to a STEM school equivalent shall apply to a STEAM school equivalent in the same manner, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (3) Any reference to a STEM program of excellence in the Revised Code shall be considered to include a STEAM program of excellence, unless the context specifically indicates a different meaning or intent. All provisions of the Revised Code applicable to a STEM program of excellence shall apply to a STEAM program of excellence in the same manner, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Last updated August 11, 2021 at 4:02 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3310.034 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3310 / § 3310.034
§ 3310.034. Eligibility for former Jon Peterson special needs or autism scholarship recipients
Status: in_force

September 30, 2021 House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly (A) Notwithstanding anything in section 3310.03 of the Revised Code to the contrary, a student who is the recipient of an autism scholarship under section 3310.41 of the Revised Code or a Jon Peterson special needs scholarship under section 3310.52 of the Revised Code but who is no longer in need of special education and related services under Chapter 3323. of the Revised Code and, therefore, is no longer eligible to receive that scholarship may be considered an "eligible student" for purposes of the educational choice scholarship pilot program under section 3310.03 of the Revised Code, regardless of whether the student is enrolled in a school building described in division (A)(1) or (C) of that section. (B) A student described in division (A) of this section who receives a scholarship under section 3310.03 of the Revised Code remains an eligible student and may continue to receive that scholarship in subsequent school years until the student completes grade twelve, so long as the student satisfies the conditions specified in divisions (D)(2) and (3) of section 3310.03 of the Revised Code. Last updated September 9, 2021 at 9:39 AM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3326.16 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3326 / § 3326.16
§ 3326.16. Schools to comply with health and safety provisions
Status: in_force

June 30, 2007 House Bill 119 - 127th General Assembly Each science, technology, engineering, and mathematics school and it governing body shall comply with all health and safety provisions of law applicable to school buildings.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3311.751 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3311 / § 3311.751
§ 3311.751. Disposition of proceeds from sale of real estate by municipal school district
Status: in_force

September 29, 2017 House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly Notwithstanding division (F) of section 5705.10 of the Revised Code, if a municipal school district board of education sells real property that it owns in its corporate capacity, moneys received from the sale may be paid into the general fund of the district, as long as all of the following conditions are satisfied: (A) The district has owned the real property for at least ten years. (B) The real property and any improvements to that real property were not acquired with the proceeds of public obligations, as defined in section 133.01 of the Revised Code, of the district that are outstanding at the time of the sale. (C) The deposit of those moneys in that manner is not prohibited by any agreements the district board has entered into with the Ohio facilities construction commission.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3304.41 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3304 / § 3304.41
§ 3304.41. Program to provide personal care assistance for severely physically disabled persons
Status: in_force

September 29, 2017 House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly The opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities agency shall establish and administer a program for the use of funds appropriated for that purpose to provide personal care assistance to enable eligible individuals with severe physical disabilities to live and work independently. The agency shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code as necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3326.19 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3326 / § 3326.19
§ 3326.19. R.C. Chapter 124 inapplicable to nonteaching employees
Status: in_force

June 30, 2007 House Bill 119 - 127th General Assembly The provisions of Chapter 124. of the Revised Code shall not apply to the employment of nonteaching employees by a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics school. Last updated March 10, 2023 at 2:56 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3314.01 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3314 / § 3314.01
§ 3314.01. Creation of community school - general powers
Status: in_force

November 21, 1997 Senate Bill 55 - 122nd General Assembly (A)(1) A board of education may permit all or part of any of the schools under its control, upon request of a proposing person or group and provided the person or group meets the requirements of this chapter, to become a community school. (2) Any person or group of individuals may propose the creation of a community school pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. No nonpublic chartered or nonchartered school in existence on January 1, 1997, is eligible to become a community school under this chapter. (B) A community school created under this chapter is a public school, independent of any school district, and is part of the state's program of education. A community school may sue and be sued, acquire facilities as needed, contract for any services necessary for the operation of the school, and enter into contracts with a sponsor pursuant to this chapter. The governing authority of a community school may carry out any act and ensure the performance of any function that is in compliance with the Ohio Constitution, this chapter, other statutes applicable to community schools, and the contract entered into under this chapter establishing the school.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3333.18 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3333 / § 3333.18
§ 3333.18. Reciprocal contracts with institutions in neighboring states for financial aid funds
Status: in_force

September 29, 2015 House Bill 64 - 131st General Assembly The chancellor of higher education may enter into contracts with the appropriate agency in a contiguous state whereby financial aids from the funds of each state may be used by qualified student recipients to attend approved post-secondary educational institutions in the other state. Approved institutions in Ohio are those that are state-assisted or are nonprofit and have received certificates of authorization pursuant to Chapter 1713. of the Revised Code, or are private institutions exempt from regulation under Chapter 3332. of the Revised Code as prescribed in section 3333.046 of the Revised Code. Eligible post-secondary educational institutions in the contiguous state shall be similarly approved by the appropriate agency of that state. In formulating and executing such contracts with a contiguous state, the chancellor shall assure that the total cost to this state approximates the total cost to the contiguous state. Any contract entered into under this section shall be subject to the periodic review of, and approval by, the controlling board.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3302.065 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3302 / § 3302.065
§ 3302.065. Performance review
Status: in_force

September 29, 2011 House Bill 153 - 129th General Assembly Not later than three years after obtaining designation as a school district of innovation under section 3302.062 of the Revised Code, and every three years thereafter, the district board of education shall review the performance of the innovation school or innovation school zone and determine if it is achieving, or making sufficient progress toward achieving, the improvements in student academic performance that were described in its innovation plan. If the board finds that an innovation school is not achieving, or not making sufficient progress toward achieving, those improvements in student academic performance, the board may revoke the designation as an innovation school. If the board finds that a school participating in an innovation school zone is not achieving, or not making sufficient progress toward achieving, those improvements in student academic performance, the board may remove that school from the innovation school zone or may revoke the designation of all participating schools as an innovation school zone.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3314.037 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3314 / § 3314.037
§ 3314.037. Training on public records and open meetings laws
Status: in_force

February 1, 2016 House Bill 2 - 131st General Assembly The members of the governing authority of a community school, the designated fiscal officer of the school, the chief administrative officer and other administrative employees of the school, and all individuals performing supervisory or administrative services for the school under a contract with the operator of the school shall complete training on an annual basis on the public records and open meetings laws, so that they may comply with those laws as prescribed by division (A)(11)(d) of section 3314.03 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3358.07 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3358 / § 3358.07
§ 3358.07. Official plan for college - approval, issuance of charter
Status: in_force

November 4, 1977 Senate Bill 229 - 112th General Assembly Upon the qualification of its members, the board of trustees of a state community college district shall prepare an official plan for a state community college within the district except where the district was created under division (C) or (D) of section 3358.02 of the Revised Code. The official plan shall include, but need not be limited to, a demonstration of needs and prospective enrollment, by the types and to the extent of the specific programs defined in section 3358.01 of the Revised Code; a description and location of lands, buildings, facilities, and improvements proposed to be occupied by the college; a proposed schedule for acquisition of such lands or improvements, for construction of improvements, and for operation of the college; the proposed organization and program of the college, consistent with the proposed lands and improvements; and a proposed budget to meet operating cost for the first two years of operation of the college including the proposed faculty-student ratio to be maintained by the institution. In preparing the official plan, the board of trustees may retain consultants as needed. For the purpose of preparing the official plan, the board may receive and expend gifts, grants, bequests, or devises, or public funds appropriated for this purpose. The official plan shall include a recommendation as to whether the state community college shall be operated directly by the board of trustees of the state community college district, or shall be operated in part by an accredited university or college pursuant to a contract to be entered into by the board of trustees of the state community college district and the governing board of the university or college. If the plan recommends that the state community college be operated in part under such a contract, it shall include the full text of the recommended contract, with certification by the respective boards to the effect that they have adopted resolutions approving the contract and await approval of the plan and the contract by the board of regents. In any instance in which an official plan proposes partial operation by an accredited university or college, pursuant to a contract, the contract shall include a provision that the contracting university or college will accept all academic credit awarded to students attending the proposed state community college under the contract if the student desires to transfer to the contracting university or college. The contract shall also include a provision that the contracting university or college shall not unreasonably and wastefully duplicate existing educational services. Upon completing the preparation of the offficial plan, the board of trustees of a state community college district shall file a copy of the plan with the board of regents, which shall approve or disapprove the plan or any of its provisions. If the board of regents approves the official plan, it shall certify a copy of its action to the board of trustees of the state community college district and issue a charter creating and establishing the state community college, to be known by the name set forth in the official plan. The official plan shall be appended to and shall become a part of the charter, and the charter shall not thereafter be changed except by charter amendment, in accordance with the procedure set forth in this section for preparation and adoption of an official plan in the first instance. Last updated October 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3345.061 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3345 / § 3345.061
§ 3345.061. Sunset for state operating subsidies for remedial courses
Status: in_force

October 3, 2023 House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly (A) Ohio's two-year institutions of higher education are respected points of entry for students embarking on post-secondary careers and courses completed at those institutions are transferable to state universities in accordance with articulation and transfer agreements developed under sections 3333.16 , 3333.161 , and 3333.162 of the Revised Code. (B) Beginning with undergraduate students who commence undergraduate studies in the 2014-2015 academic year, no state university listed in section 3345.011 of the Revised Code, except Central state university, Shawnee state university, and Youngstown state university, shall receive any state operating subsidies for any academic remedial or developmental courses for undergraduate students, including courses prescribed in division (C) of section 3313.603 of the Revised Code, offered at its main campus, except as provided in divisions (B)(1) to (4) of this section. (1) In the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years, a state university may receive state operating subsidies for academic remedial or developmental courses completed at the main campus for not more than three per cent of the total undergraduate credit hours provided by the university at its main campus. (2) In the 2016-2017 academic year, a state university may receive state operating subsidies for academic remedial or developmental courses completed at the main campus for not more than fifteen per cent of the first-year students who have graduated from high school within the previous twelve months and who are enrolled in the university at its main campus, as calculated on a full-time-equivalent basis. (3) In the 2017-2018 academic year, a state university may receive state operating subsidies for academic remedial or developmental courses completed at the main campus for not more than ten per cent of the first-year students who have graduated from high school within the previous twelve months and who are enrolled in the university at its main campus, as calculated on a full-time-equivalent basis. (4) In the 2018-2019 academic year, a state university may receive state operating subsidies for academic remedial or developmental courses completed at the main campus for not more than five per cent of the first-year students who have graduated from high school within the previous twelve months and who are enrolled in the university at its main campus, as calculated on a full-time-equivalent basis. Each state university may continue to offer academic remedial and developmental courses at its main campus beyond the extent for which state operating subsidies may be paid under this division and may continue to offer such courses beyond the 2018-2019 academic year. However, the main campus of a state university shall not receive any state operating subsidies for such courses above the maximum amounts permitted in this division. (C) Except as otherwise provided in division (B) of this section, beginning with students who commence undergraduate studies in the 2014-2015 academic year, state operating subsidies for academic remedial or developmental courses offered by state institutions of higher education may be paid only to Central state university, Shawnee state university, Youngstown state university, any university branch, any community college, any state community college, or any technical college. (D) Each state university shall grant credit for academic remedial or developmental courses successfully completed at an institution described in division (C) of this section pursuant to any applicable articulation and transfer agreements the university has entered into in accordance with policies and procedures adopted under section 3333.16 , 3333.161 , or 3333.162 of the Revised Code. (E) The chancellor of higher education shall do all of the following: (1) Withhold state operating subsidies for academic remedial or developmental courses provided by a main campus of a state university as required in order to conform to divisions (B) and (C) of this section; (2) Adopt uniform statewide standards for academic remedial and developmental courses offered by all state institutions of higher education; (3) Encourage and assist in the design and establishment of academic remedial and developmental courses by institutions of higher education; (4) Define "academic year" for purposes of this section and section 3345.06 of the Revised Code; (5) Encourage and assist in the development of articulation and transfer agreements between state universities and other institutions of higher education in accordance with policies and procedures adopted under sections 3333.16 , 3333.161 , and 3333.162 of the Revised Code. (F) Not later than December 31, 2012, the presidents, or equivalent position, of all state institutions of higher education, or their designees, jointly shall establish uniform statewide standards in mathematics, science, reading, and writing each student enrolled in a state institution of higher education must meet to be considered in remediation-free status. The presidents also shall establish assessments, if they deem necessary, to determine if a student meets the standards adopted under this division. Each institution is responsible for assessing the needs of its enrolled students in the manner adopted by the presidents. The board of trustees or managing authority of each state institution of higher education shall adopt the remediation-free status standard, and any related assessments, into the institution's policies. The chancellor shall assist in coordinating the work of the presidents under this division. The chancellor shall monitor the standards in mathematics, science, reading, and writing established under division (F) of this section to ensure that the standards adequately demonstrate a student's remediation-free status. (G) Each year, not later than a date established by the chancellor, each state institution of higher education shall report to the governor, the general assembly, the chancellor, and the department of education and workforce all of the following for the prior academic year: (1) The institution's aggregate costs for providing academic remedial or developmental courses; (2) The amount of those costs disaggregated according to the city, local, or exempted village school districts from which the students taking those courses received their high school diplomas; (3) Any other information with respect to academic remedial and developmental courses that the chancellor considers appropriate. (H) Annually, not later than the thirty-first day of each December, the chancellor and the department of education and workforce shall issue a report recommending policies and strategies for reducing the need for academic remediation and developmental courses at state institutions of higher education. (I) As used in this section, "state institution of higher education" has the same meaning as in section 3345.011 of the Revised Code. Last updated September 12, 2023 at 1:23 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3327.07 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3327 / § 3327.07
§ 3327.07. Fee for transportation charged by chartered nonpublic schools
Status: in_force

July 3, 2019 House Bill 62 - 133rd General Assembly (A) The governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school that transports a student enrolled in the school to and from school and to and from school-sponsored activities, including extracurricular activities, may charge the parent or guardian of the student a fee for the transportation, if the governing authority purchased the vehicle that transports the student using no state or federal funds. The fee shall not exceed the per student cost of the transportation, as determined by the governing authority. (B) The parent or guardian of a student who is enrolled in a chartered nonpublic school and is eligible for transportation by a school district under section 3327.01 of the Revised Code may decline that transportation and accept transportation from the chartered nonpublic school. The governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school may charge a fee under division (A) of this section regardless of whether a student is eligible for transportation under section 3327.01 of the Revised Code. (C) The offering by the governing authority of a chartered nonpublic school of transportation to and from the school does not relieve any school district board of education from any duty imposed by sections 3327.01 and 3327.02 of the Revised Code with respect to the chartered nonpublic school's students.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3315.10 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3315 / § 3315.10
§ 3315.10. Management and control of property held in trust for educational purposes
Status: in_force

October 1, 1953 House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly The custody, management, and administration of all estates or funds, given or transferred in trust to any municipal corporation for the promotion of education, and accepted by the council thereof, and any institution for the promotion of education so founded, other than a university, shall be committed to, and exercised by, the board of education of the school district including such municipal corporation. Such board shall be the representative and trustee of such municipal corporation in the management and control of such estates and funds so held in trust and in the administration of such institution, excepting funds and estates held by any municipal corporation which are used to maintain a university. For the uses and purposes of such board in administering the trusts, the council of such municipal corporation annually may levy taxes on all the taxable property of such municipal corporation to the amount of three tenths of one mill on the dollar valuation thereof.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3333.046 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3333 / § 3333.046
§ 3333.046. Exempting certain programs from regulation as proprietary schools
Status: in_force

May 15, 2007 House Bill 2 - 127th General Assembly Any institution authorized to grant on February 20, 2002, baccalaureate or master's degrees, for which certificates of authorization have been issued under Chapter 1713. of the Revised Code; that is accredited by the appropriate regional and, when appropriate, professional accrediting associations within whose jurisdiction it falls; and that is operated by a for-profit corporation shall cease to be subject to any regulation under Chapter 3332. of the Revised Code but shall continue to be subject to the provisions for approval of degree programs set forth in Chapter 1713. of the Revised Code, including approval of any additional associate, baccalaureate, or master's degree programs offered by the institution.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3310.522 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3310 / § 3310.522
§ 3310.522. Maintaining eligibility
Status: in_force

October 3, 2023 House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly (A) In order to maintain eligibility for a scholarship, a student shall take each assessment prescribed by section 3301.0710 , 3301.0712 , or 3313.619 of the Revised Code, as applicable, in accordance with section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code, unless one of the following applies to the student: (1) The student is excused from taking that assessment under federal law, the student's individualized education program, or division (C)(1)(c)(i) of section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code. (2) The student is enrolled in a chartered nonpublic school that meets the conditions specified in division (K)(2) or (L)(4) of section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code. (3) The student is enrolled in any of grades three to eight and takes an alternative standardized assessment under division (K)(1) of section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code or division (B)(3) of this section. (4) The student is excused from taking the assessment prescribed under division (B)(1) of section 3301.0712 of the Revised Code pursuant to division (C)(1)(c)(ii) of section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code. (B) Each registered private provider that is not subject to division (K)(1) of section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code and enrolls a student who is awarded a scholarship shall administer each assessment prescribed by section 3301.0710 , 3301.0712 , or 3313.619 of the Revised Code, as applicable, to that student in accordance with section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code, unless one of the following applies to the student: (1) The student is excused from taking that assessment under division (A)(1) of this section. (2) The student is enrolled in a chartered nonpublic school that meets the conditions specified in division (K)(2) or (L)(4) of section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code. (3) The student is enrolled in any of grades three to eight and the registered private provider administers an alternative standardized assessment determined by the department of education and workforce under division (K)(1) of section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code to the student. (4) The student is excused from taking the assessment prescribed under division (B)(1) of section 3301.0712 of the Revised Code pursuant to division (C)(1)(c)(ii) of section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code. The registered private provider shall report to the department the results of each assessment so administered under division (B) of this section. (C) Nothing in this section requires any chartered nonpublic school that is a registered private provider to administer any achievement assessment, except for an Ohio graduation test prescribed by division (B)(1) of section 3301.0710 or the college and work ready assessment system prescribed by division (B) of section 3301.0712 of the Revised Code to any student enrolled in the school who is not a scholarship student. Last updated August 1, 2023 at 4:59 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3311.16 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3311 / § 3311.16
§ 3311.16. Plan for joint vocational school district
Status: in_force

October 3, 2023 House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly Any local, exempted village, or city board of education, any educational service center governing board, or any combination of boards of such districts and centers, referred to in sections 3311.16 , 3311.17 , and 3311.18 of the Revised Code as the initiating unit, may make or contract for the making of a study pertaining to the need to establish within one county, or within an area comprised of two or more adjoining counties, a joint vocational school district, and for the preparation of a plan for the establishment and operation of a joint vocational school district covering the territory of two or more school districts within such county or counties. Any local, exempted village, or city school district in the county or counties may participate with the initiating unit in the cost of such study and plan. Such plan shall be submitted to the department of education and workforce by the initiating unit. Last updated August 21, 2023 at 3:44 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3319.60 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3319 / § 3319.60
§ 3319.60. Educator standards board
Status: in_force

April 30, 2024 House Bill 101 - 135th General Assembly There is hereby established the educator standards board. The board shall develop and recommend to the state board of education standards for entering and continuing in the educator professions and standards for educator professional development. The board membership shall reflect the diversity of the state in terms of gender, race, ethnic background, and geographic distribution. (A) The board shall consist of the following members: (1) The following nineteen members appointed by the state board of education: (a) Ten persons employed as teachers in a school district. Three persons appointed under this division shall be employed as teachers in a secondary school, two persons shall be employed as teachers in a middle school, three persons shall be employed as teachers in an elementary school, one person shall be employed as a teacher in a pre-kindergarten classroom, and one person shall be a teacher who serves on a local professional development committee pursuant to section 3319.22 of the Revised Code. At least one person appointed under this division shall hold a teaching certificate or license issued by the national board for professional teaching standards. The Ohio education association shall submit a list of fourteen nominees for these appointments and the state board may appoint up to seven members to the educator standards board from that list. The Ohio federation of teachers shall submit a list of six nominees for these appointments and the state board may appoint up to three members to the educator standards board from that list. If there is an insufficient number of nominees from both lists to satisfy the membership requirements of this division, the state board shall request additional nominees who satisfy those requirements. (b) One person employed as a teacher in a chartered, nonpublic school. Stakeholder groups selected by the state board shall submit a list of two nominees for this appointment. (c) Five persons employed as school administrators in a school district. Of those five persons, one person shall be employed as a secondary school principal, one person shall be employed as a middle school principal, one person shall be employed as an elementary school principal, one person shall be employed as a school district treasurer or business manager, and one person shall be employed as a school district superintendent. The buckeye association of school administrators shall submit a list of two nominees for the school district superintendent, the Ohio association of school business officials shall submit a list of two nominees for the school district treasurer or business manager, the Ohio association of elementary school administrators shall submit a list of two nominees for the elementary school principal, and the Ohio association of secondary school administrators shall submit a list of two nominees for the middle school principal and a list of two nominees for the secondary school principal. (d) One person who is a member of a school district board of education. The Ohio school boards association shall submit a list of two nominees for this appointment. (e) One person who is a parent of a student currently enrolled in a school operated by a school district. The Ohio parent teacher association shall submit a list of two nominees for this appointment. (f) One person who represents community schools established under Chapter 3314. of the Revised Code. (2) The chancellor of higher education shall appoint three persons employed by institutions of higher education that offer educator preparation programs. One person shall be employed by an institution of higher education that has a certificate of authorization under Chapter 1713. of the Revised Code; one person shall be employed by a state university, as defined in section 3345.011 of the Revised Code, or a university branch; and one person shall be employed by a state community college, community college, or technical college. Of the two persons appointed from an institution of higher education that has a certificate of authorization under Chapter 1713. of the Revised Code and from a state university or university branch: (a) One shall be a representative of the Ohio association of private colleges for teacher education, or its successor organization. (b) One shall be a representative of the state university education deans of Ohio, or its successor organization. The chancellor shall appoint a representative from each of the organizations specified in divisions (A)(2)(a) and (b) of this section not later than sixty days after April 6, 2023. Each representative shall serve a two-year term beginning July 1, 2023. (3) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint two persons who are active in or retired from the education profession. (4) The president of the senate shall appoint two persons who are active in or retired from the education profession. (5) The superintendent of public instruction, the chancellor of higher education, or their designees, and the chairpersons and the ranking minority members of the education committees of the senate and house of representatives shall serve as nonvoting, ex officio members. (B) Terms of office shall be for two years. Each member shall hold office from the date of the member's appointment until the end of the term for which the member was appointed. At the first meeting, appointed members shall select a chairperson and a vice-chairperson. Vacancies on the board shall be filled in the same manner as prescribed for appointments under division (A) of this section. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall hold office for the remainder of such term. Any member shall continue in office subsequent to the expiration date of the member's term until the member's successor takes office, or until a period of sixty days has elapsed, whichever occurs first. The terms of office of members are renewable. (C) Members shall receive no compensation for their services. (D) The board shall establish guidelines for its operation. These guidelines shall permit the creation of standing subcommittees when necessary. The board shall determine the membership of any subcommittee it creates. The board may select persons who are not members of the board to participate in the deliberations of any subcommittee as representatives of stakeholder groups, but no such person shall vote on any issue before the subcommittee. Last updated February 7, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3310.12 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3310 / § 3310.12
§ 3310.12. Program documents as public records
Status: in_force

March 30, 2006 House Bill 530 - 126th General Assembly Except as provided in division (D) of section 3310.11 of the Revised Code, documents relative to the educational choice scholarship pilot program that the department holds in its files are public records under section 149.43 of the Revised Code and may be released pursuant to that section subject to the provisions of section 3319.321 of the Revised Code and the "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974," 88 Stat. 571, 20 U.S.C. 1232g, as amended.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3328.19 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3328 / § 3328.19
§ 3328.19. Conduct unbecoming to the teaching profession; report to superintendent
Status: in_force

September 29, 2011 House Bill 153 - 129th General Assembly (A) As used in this section: (1) "Conduct unbecoming to the teaching profession" shall be as described in rules adopted by the state board of education. (2) "Intervention in lieu of conviction" means intervention in lieu of conviction under section 2951.041 of the Revised Code. (3) "License" has the same meaning as in section 3319.31 of the Revised Code. (4) "Pre-trial diversion program" means a pre-trial diversion program under section 2935.36 of the Revised Code or a similar diversion program under rules of a court. (B) The chief administrator of each college-preparatory boarding school established under this chapter, or the president or chairperson of the board of trustees of the school if division (C) of this section applies, shall promptly submit to the superintendent of public instruction the information prescribed in division (D) of this section when any of the following conditions applies to a person employed to work in the school who holds a license issued by the state board of education: (1) The chief administrator, or president or chairperson, knows that the employee has pleaded guilty to, has been found guilty by a jury or court of, has been convicted of, has been found to be eligible for intervention in lieu of conviction for, or has agreed to participate in a pre-trial diversion program for an offense described in division (B)(2) or (C) of section 3319.31 or division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code. (2) The board of trustees of the school, or the operator, has initiated termination or nonrenewal proceedings against, has terminated, or has not renewed the contract of the employee because the board or operator has reasonably determined that the employee has committed an act that is unbecoming to the teaching profession or an offense described in division (B)(2) or (C) of section 3319.31 or division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code. (3) The employee has resigned under threat of termination or nonrenewal as described in division (B)(2) of this section. (4) The employee has resigned because of or in the course of an investigation by the board or operator regarding whether the employee has committed an act that is unbecoming to the teaching profession or an offense described in division (B)(2) or (C) of section 3319.31 or division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code. (C) If the employee to whom any of the conditions prescribed in divisions (B)(1) to (4) of this section applies is the chief administrator of the school, the president or chairperson of the board of trustees of the school shall make the report required under this section. (D) If a report is required under this section, the chief administrator, or president or chairperson, shall submit to the superintendent of public instruction the name and social security number of the employee about whom the information is required and a factual statement regarding any of the conditions prescribed in divisions (B)(1) to (4) of this section that apply to the employee. (E) A determination made by the board or operator as described in division (B)(2) of this section or a termination, nonrenewal, resignation, or other separation described in divisions (B)(2) to (4) of this section does not create a presumption of the commission or lack of the commission by the employee of an act unbecoming to the teaching profession or an offense described in division (B)(2) or (C) of section 3319.31 or division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code. (F) No individual required to submit a report under division (B) of this section shall knowingly fail to comply with that division. (G) An individual who provides information to the superintendent of public instruction in accordance with this section in good faith shall be immune from any civil liability that otherwise might be incurred or imposed for injury, death, or loss to person or property as a result of the provision of that information.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3304.12 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3304 / § 3304.12
§ 3304.12. Opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities council
Status: in_force

October 3, 2023 House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly (A) There is hereby created a state rehabilitation services council to be known as the opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities council. The opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities agency shall provide administrative support to the council. The council shall consist of the following members: (1) An individual who represents a parent training and information center established in accordance with the federal "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act," 20 U.S.C. 1400; (2) A full-time employee of a client assistance program described in 34 C.F.R. 370.1; (3) A vocational counselor who has knowledge of and experience with vocational rehabilitation services; (4) An individual who represents community rehabilitation program service providers; (5) Four individuals each representing business, industry, or labor interests; (6) An individual who represents an organization that advocates on behalf of individuals with physical, cognitive, sensory, or mental disabilities; (7) An individual who represents individuals with disabilities who are unable to represent or have difficulty representing themselves; (8) An individual who has applied for or received vocational rehabilitation services; (9) An individual who represents institutions of secondary or higher education; (10) An individual from the governor's executive workforce board established by section 6301.04 of the Revised Code; (11) An individual from the department of education and workforce with knowledge of and experience with the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act"; (12) An individual who represents the Ohio statewide independent living council. A majority of the members of the council shall be individuals with disabilities who are not employed by the opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities agency. The executive director of the opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities agency shall serve as a nonvoting member of the council. If a member of the council is an employee of the opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities agency, then that member also shall serve as a nonvoting member of the council. (B)(1) All council members shall be appointed by the governor. The governor shall make initial appointments to the council not later than sixty days after June 1, 2018. Of the initial appointments, five shall be for terms of three years, five for terms of two years, and five for terms of one year. Thereafter, terms shall be three years. (2) When a term expires or a vacancy occurs before a term expires, a successor member shall be appointed. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of a term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall hold office for the remainder of that term. (3) Except for the member described in division (A)(2) of this section and the executive director of the opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities agency, no person shall serve more than two consecutive terms on the council. Terms shall be considered consecutive unless they are separated by a period of three or more years. In determining a person's eligibility to serve on the council under this division, both of the following shall apply: (a) Time spent on the council while serving the remainder of an unexpired term to which another person was first appointed shall not be considered, provided that a period of at least three years passed between the time, if any, in which the person previously served on the council and the time the person is appointed to fulfill the unexpired term. (b) A person who is appointed to serve on the council at the beginning of a term and resigns before completing that term shall be considered to have served the full term. (C) Each member of the council shall serve without compensation, except to the extent that serving on the council is considered part of the member's regular duties of employment. Each member shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties, including expenses for travel and personal assistance services. Last updated September 7, 2023 at 12:35 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3309.3712 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3309 / § 3309.3712
§ 3309.3712. Establishing and maintaining qualified governmental excess benefit arrangement
Status: in_force

July 13, 2000 Senate Bill 190 - 123rd General Assembly The school employees retirement board may establish and maintain a qualified governmental excess benefit arrangement that meets the requirements of division (m) of section 415 of the "Internal Revenue Code of 1986," 100 Stat. 2085, 26 U.S.C.A. 415, as amended, and any regulations adopted thereunder. If established, the arrangement shall be a separate portion of the school employees retirement system and be maintained solely for the purpose of providing to retired members that part of a benefit otherwise payable under this chapter that exceeds the limits established by section 415 of the "Internal Revenue Code of 1986," as amended. Members participating in an arrangement established under this section shall not be permitted to elect to defer compensation to the arrangement. Contributions to and benefits paid under an arrangement shall not be payable from a trust that is part of the system unless the trust is maintained solely for the purpose of providing such benefits. The board shall adopt rules to administer an arrangement established under this section.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3326.21 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3326 / § 3326.21
§ 3326.21. School treasurer - financial records
Status: in_force

September 24, 2012 Senate Bill 316 - 129th General Assembly (A) Except as provided by section 3326.031 of the Revised Code, each science, technology, engineering, and mathematics school shall have a treasurer who is licensed under section 3301.074 of the Revised Code. The governing body of the school and the treasurer shall comply with sections 3301.072 , 3313.22 to 3313.32 , 3313.51 , and 3315.08 of the Revised Code in the same manner as a school district board of education and a district treasurer. (B) Financial records of each STEM school shall be maintained in the same manner as are financial records of school districts, pursuant to rules of the auditor of state.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3301.08 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3301 / § 3301.08
§ 3301.08. Appointment of superintendent of public instruction
Status: in_force

March 30, 1999 House Bill 147 - 122nd General Assembly The state board of education shall appoint the superintendent of public instruction, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The board shall fix the compensation for the position of superintendent of public instruction. The superintendent of public instruction, while holding such office, shall not hold any other office or position of employment, or be an officer or employee of any public or private school, or a public or private college, university, or other institution of higher education. The superintendent may, in the conduct of the superintendent's official duties, travel within or without the state, and the superintendent's necessary and actual expenses therefor when properly verified shall be paid by the state. No one who is interested financially in any book publishing or book selling company, firm, or corporation, shall be eligible to appointment as superintendent of public instruction. If a superintendent becomes interested financially in any book publishing or book selling company, firm, or corporation, said superintendent shall forthwith be removed from office by the state board. The interest of a person as author of a book shall not be improper, provided such book is not one offered for use by pupils in the public schools of Ohio.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3313.976 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3313 / § 3313.976
§ 3313.976. Registering school
Status: in_force

October 3, 2023 House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly (A) No private school may receive scholarship payments from parents pursuant to section 3317.022 of the Revised Code until the chief administrator of the private school registers the school with the director of education and workforce. The director shall register any school that meets the following requirements: (1) The school indicates in writing its commitment to follow all requirements for a state-sponsored scholarship program specified under sections 3313.974 to 3313.979 of the Revised Code, including, but not limited to, the requirements for admitting students pursuant to section 3313.977 of the Revised Code; (2) The school meets all state minimum standards for chartered nonpublic schools in effect on July 1, 1992, except that the director at the director's discretion may register nonchartered nonpublic schools meeting the other requirements of this division; (3) The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, or ethnic background; (4) The school enrolls a minimum of ten students per class or a sum of at least twenty-five students in all the classes offered; (5) The school does not advocate or foster unlawful behavior or teach hatred of any person or group on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion; (6) The school does not provide false or misleading information about the school to parents, students, or the general public; (7) For students in grades kindergarten through eight with family incomes at or below two hundred per cent of the federal poverty guidelines, as defined in section 5101.46 of the Revised Code, the school agrees not to charge any tuition in excess of the scholarship amount established pursuant to division (A)(11)(a) of section 3317.022 of the Revised Code, excluding any increase described in that division. (8) For students in grades kindergarten through eight with family incomes above two hundred per cent of the federal poverty guidelines, whose scholarship amounts are less than the actual tuition charge of the school, the school agrees not to charge any tuition in excess of the difference between the actual tuition charge of the school and the scholarship amount established pursuant to division (A)(11)(a) of section 3317.022 of the Revised Code, excluding any increase described in that division. The school shall permit such tuition, at the discretion of the parent, to be satisfied by the family's provision of in-kind contributions or services. (9) The school agrees not to charge any tuition to families of students in grades nine through twelve receiving a scholarship in excess of the actual tuition charge of the school less the scholarship amount established pursuant to division (A)(11)(a) of section 3317.022 of the Revised Code, excluding any increase described in that division. (10) It annually administers the applicable assessments prescribed by section 3301.0710 , 3301.0712 , or 3313.619 of the Revised Code to each scholarship student enrolled in the school in accordance with section 3301.0711 or 3301.0712 of the Revised Code and reports to the department of education the results of each such assessment administered to each scholarship student, unless one of the following applies to the student: (a) The student is excused from taking that assessment under federal law, the student's individualized education program, or division (C)(1)(c)(i) of section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code. (b) The student is enrolled in a chartered nonpublic school that meets the conditions specified in division (K)(2) or (L)(4) of section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code. (c) The student is enrolled in any of grades three to eight and takes an alternative standardized assessment under division (K)(1) of section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code. (d) The student is excused from taking the assessment prescribed under division (B)(1) of section 3301.0712 of the Revised Code pursuant to division (C)(1)(c)(ii) of section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code. (B) The director shall revoke the registration of any school if, after a hearing, the director determines that the school is in violation of any of the provisions of division (A) of this section. (C) Any public school located in a school district adjacent to the pilot project school district may receive scholarship payments on behalf of parents pursuant to section 3317.022 of the Revised Code if the superintendent of the district in which such public school is located notifies the director prior to the first day of March that the district intends to admit students from the pilot project school district for the ensuing school year pursuant to section 3327.06 of the Revised Code. (D) Any parent wishing to purchase tutorial assistance from any person or governmental entity pursuant to the pilot project program under sections 3313.974 to 3313.979 of the Revised Code shall apply to the director. The director shall approve providers who appear to possess the capability of furnishing the instructional services they are offering to provide. (E) On and after July 1, 2024, the director shall not require the parent of a student to submit a complete copy of the parent's federal income tax return, or a return filed under section 5747.08 of the Revised Code, to determine a student's family income for the purposes of the pilot project scholarship program. Rather, the director may require a parent to submit a partial federal income tax return, or a return filed under section 5747.08 of the Revised Code, that only contains the minimum amount of information necessary to determine a student's family income. (F) Not later than the thirtieth day of June of each year, each private school registered under this section shall submit to the director of education and workforce, in a form and manner prescribed by the director, the tuition rates charged by the school for the following school year. Last updated January 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3309.47 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3309 / § 3309.47
§ 3309.47. Contribution of contributor
Status: in_force

January 7, 2013 Senate Bill 341 - 129th General Assembly Each school employees retirement system contributor shall contribute eight per cent of the contributor's compensation to the employees' savings fund, except that the school employees retirement board may raise the contribution rate to a rate not greater than ten per cent of compensation. The contributions by the direction of the school employees retirement board shall be deducted by the employer from the compensation of each contributor on each payroll of such contributor for each payroll period and shall be an amount equal to the required per cent of such contributor's compensation. On a finding by the board that an employer has failed or refused to deduct contributions for any employee during any year and to transmit such amounts to the retirement system, the retirement board may make a determination of the amount of the delinquent contributions, including interest at a rate set by the retirement board, from the end of each year, and certify to the employer the amounts for collection. If the amount is not paid by the employer, it may be certified for collection in the same manner as payments due the employers' trust fund. Any amounts so collected shall be held in trust pending receipt of a report of contributions for the employee for the period involved as provided by law and, thereafter, the amount in trust shall be transferred to the employee's savings fund to the credit of the employee. Any amount remaining after the transfer to the employees' savings fund shall be transferred to the employers' trust fund as a credit of the employer. Additional deposits may be made to a member's account. At retirement, the amount deposited with interest may be used to provide additional annuity income. The additional deposits may be refunded to the member before retirement, and shall be refunded if the member withdraws the member's refundable amount. The deposits may be refunded to the beneficiary or estate if the member dies before retirement, and the board shall determine whether regular interest shall be credited to deposits thus refunded.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3302.11 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3302 / § 3302.11
§ 3302.11. Appointment of new board
Status: in_force

October 3, 2023 House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly (A) This section applies to any school district that becomes subject to division (K) of section 3302.10 of the Revised Code, as it exists on and after October 15, 2015. (B) As used in this section, "mayor" means the mayor of the municipality in which a majority of the territory of a school district to which this section applies is located or, if no such municipality exist, the mayor of a municipality selected by the director of education and workforce in which the district has territory. (C) On the first day of January following the date on which this section first applies to a school district, the mayor shall appoint a new five-member board of education for the district from a slate of candidates nominated by the nominating panel established under division (D)(1) of this section. (D)(1) Not later than thirty days after the date on which this section first applies to a school district, the director shall convene a nominating panel to nominate candidates for appointment to the district board of education. The panel shall consist of the following members: (a) Two persons appointed by the mayor, one of whom shall be a representative of the business community or an institution of higher education located in the district; (b) One principal employed by the district, who shall be selected by a vote of the district's principals conducted by the director; (c) One teacher appointed by the bargaining representative for teachers employed by the district; (d) One parent of a student enrolled in the district appointed by the parent-teacher association, or a similar organization selected by the director; (e) The chairperson of the academic distress commission established for the district under section 3302.10 of the Revised Code and the chief executive officer appointed under division (C)(1) of that section, until such time as the commission ceases to exist. (2) The director shall be a nonvoting member of the panel and shall serve as chairperson of the panel for the first two years of the panel's existence. After that time, the panel shall select one of its members as chairperson. The panel shall meet as necessary to make nominations at the call of the chairperson. All members of the panel shall serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority. A vacancy on the panel shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment. (E) Not later than thirty days after the nominating panel is convened, the panel shall nominate a slate of at least ten candidates for possible appointment to the district board of education. All candidates shall be residents of the school district and shall hold no elected public office. At least two of the candidates shall reside outside of the municipal corporation served by the mayor, if that municipal corporation does not contain all of the district's territory. (F) Not later than thirty days after receiving the slate of candidates, the mayor shall select five members from the slate for appointment to the district board of education. Initial members of the board shall take office on the first day of January following their appointment and their terms shall expire on the thirtieth day of June following the referendum election required by division (G)(1) of this section. (G)(1) At the general election held in the first even-numbered year occurring at least three years after the date on which the academic distress commission established for the district ceases to exist pursuant to division (N)(1) of section 3302.10 of the Revised Code, a referendum election shall be held to determine if the mayor shall continue to appoint the district board of education. Not later than ninety days before the general election, the board of education shall notify the board of elections of each county containing territory of the district of the referendum election. At the general election, the following question shall be submitted to the electors of the district: "Shall the mayor of... (here insert the name of the applicable municipal corporation) continue to appoint the members of the board of education of the... (here insert the name of the school district to which this section applies)?" The board of elections of the county in which the majority of the district's territory is located shall make all necessary arrangements for the submission of the question to the electors, and the election shall be conducted, canvassed, and certified in the same manner as regular elections in the district for the election of county officers, provided that in any such election in which only part of the electors of a precinct are qualified to vote, the board of elections may assign voters in such part to an adjoining precinct. Such an assignment may be made to an adjoining precinct in another county with the consent and approval of the board of elections of such other county. Notice of the election shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district once a week for two consecutive weeks, or as provided in section 7.16 of the Revised Code, prior to the election. If the board of elections operates and maintains a web site, the board of elections shall post notice of the election on its web site for thirty days prior to the election. The notice shall state the question on which the election is being held. The ballot shall be in the form prescribed by the secretary of state. Costs of submitting the question to the electors shall be charged to the district in accordance with section 3501.17 of the Revised Code. (2) If a majority of the electors voting on the question proposed in division (G)(1) of this section approve the question, the mayor shall appoint a new board of education on the immediately following first day of July from a slate of candidates nominated by the nominating panel in the same manner as the initial board was appointed pursuant to divisions (E) and (F) of this section. Three of the members of the new board shall be appointed to four-year terms and two of the members shall be appointed to two-year terms, each term beginning on the first day of July. Thereafter, the mayor shall appoint members to four-year terms in the same manner prescribed in divisions (E) and (F) of this section. Whenever the nominating panel is required to nominate a slate of candidates, the panel shall nominate at least twice the number of candidates as members to be appointed to the board at that time, including two candidates who reside outside of the municipal corporation served by the mayor, if that municipal corporation does not contain all of the district's territory. Nothing in this division shall preclude the nominating panel from nominating as a candidate a person who was a member of the board prior to the referendum election or shall preclude the mayor from appointing such a person to the new board. (3) If a majority of the electors voting on the question proposed in division (G)(1) of this section disapprove the question, a new board of education shall be elected at the next regular election occurring in November of an odd-numbered year. The board shall have the same number of members as the board in place prior to the board appointed under this section. At such election, one-half of the total number of members rounded up to the next whole number shall be elected for terms of four years and the remaining members shall be elected for terms of two years. Thereafter, their successors shall be elected in the same manner and for the same terms as provided in the Revised Code for members of boards of education. All members of the board of education appointed under this section shall continue to serve after the end of the terms to which they were appointed until their successors are qualified and assume office in accordance with section 3313.09 of the Revised Code. (H) All of the following shall apply to a board of education appointed under division (F) or (G)(2) of this section: (1) At any given time, at least two of the board members shall have significant expertise in education, finance, or business management and at least one member shall reside outside of the municipal corporation served by the mayor, if that municipal corporation does not contain all of the district's territory. (2) The members of the board shall designate one of its members as the chairperson of the board. The chairperson shall have all the rights, authority, and duties conferred upon the president of a board of education by the Revised Code. (3) The mayor may remove any member of the board with the advice and consent of the nominating panel. Last updated August 1, 2023 at 1:50 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3311.742 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3311 / § 3311.742
§ 3311.742. Municipal school district student advisory committees
Status: in_force

October 1, 2012 House Bill 525 - 129th General Assembly (A) As used in this section, "partnering community school" means a community school established under Chapter 3314. of the Revised Code that is located within the territory of a municipal school district and that either is sponsored by the district or is a party to an agreement with the district whereby the district and the community school endorse each other's programs. (B) The board of education of each municipal school district and the governing authority of each partnering community school shall require each of its schools offering grades nine to twelve to establish a student advisory committee to make recommendations as prescribed in this division. The principal of the school and, if applicable, representatives of the teachers' labor organization who are employed in the school shall determine the composition of the committee and the process for selecting committee members, which shall allow for all students enrolled in the school to be informed about, and involved in, member selection. The committee shall make regular recommendations, but at least semiannually, regarding the following: (1) Strategies to improve teaching and learning at the school; (2) How to use technology in the classroom to engage students in the learning process; (3) Strategies to encourage high-achieving students to work with underperforming students to improve the school's academic culture and graduation rate; (4) Ways in which students may improve the behavior of other students and reduce incidents of bullying and other disruptive conduct; (5) Procedures for monitoring the progress of the changes implemented; (6) Any other issues requested by school personnel or the board or governing authority. (C) The student advisory committee shall provide copies of its recommendations to the district chief executive officer, the school principal, and, if applicable, the person designated to be the representative of the teachers' labor organization for the school. The board or governing authority shall post the recommendations on the district's or school's web site.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3333.81 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3333 / § 3333.81
§ 3333.81. Clearinghouse of computer-based courses definitions
Status: in_force

September 29, 2013 House Bill 59 - 130th General Assembly As used in sections 3333.81 to 3333.88 of the Revised Code: (A) "Clearinghouse" means the clearinghouse established under section 3333.82 of the Revised Code. (B) "Community school" means a community school established under Chapter 3314. of the Revised Code. (C) "Common statewide platform" means a software program that facilitates the delivery of courses via computers from multiple course providers to multiple end users, tracks the progress of the end user, and includes an integrated searchable database of standards-based course content. (D) "Course provider" means a school district, community school, STEM school, state institution of higher education, private college or university, or nonprofit or for-profit private entity that creates or is an agent of the creator of original course content for a course offered through the clearinghouse. (E) "Instructor" means an individual who holds a license issued by the state board of education, as defined in section 3319.31 of the Revised Code, or an individual employed as an instructor or professor by a state institution of higher education or a private college or university. (F) "State institution of higher education" has the same meaning as in section 3345.011 of the Revised Code. (G) "STEM school" means a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics school established under Chapter 3326. of the Revised Code. (H) A "student's community school" means the community school in which the student is enrolled instead of being enrolled in a school operated by a school district. (I) A "student's school district" means the school district operating the school in which the student is lawfully enrolled. (J) A "student's STEM school" means the STEM school in which the student is enrolled instead of being enrolled in a school operated by a school district. (K) "School district" means a city, exempted village, local, or joint vocational school district. (L) "Digital texts" has the same meaning as defined in section 3317.06 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3314.061 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3314 / § 3314.061
§ 3314.061. Community schools serving autistic and nondisabled students
Status: in_force

September 29, 2007 House Bill 119 - 127th General Assembly A governing authority may establish a community school under this chapter that is limited to providing simultaneously special education and related services to a specified number of students identified as autistic and regular educational programs to a specified number of students who are not disabled. The contract between the governing authority and the school's sponsor shall specify the target ratio of number of autistic students to number of nondisabled students in the school's population, the total number of autistic students that may be enrolled in the school, and the total number of nondisabled students that may be enrolled in the school. A school established in accordance with this section is subject to division (H) of section 3314.06 of the Revised Code, except that because the governing authority establishes a separate capacity for autistic students and nondisabled students, if the number of applicants among the group of autistic students or the group of students with disabilities exceeds the capacity restrictions for that group, students shall be admitted by lot from all those of that same group submitting applications. However, unless the total capacity established for the school has been filled, no student with any disability shall be denied admission on the basis of that disability.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3319.151 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3319 / § 3319.151
§ 3319.151. Prohibition on assisting students in cheating on assessments
Status: in_force

October 3, 2023 House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly (A) As used in this section, "assessment" means an assessment administered under section 3301.0711 of the Revised Code. (B) No person shall do any of the following: (1) Reveal to any student any specific question that the person knows is part of an assessment or in any other way assist a pupil to cheat on an assessment; (2) Obtain prior knowledge of the contents of an assessment; (3) Use prior knowledge of the contents of an assessment to assist students in preparing for the assessment; (4) Fail to comply with any rule adopted by the department of education and workforce regarding security protocols for an assessment. (C) On a finding by the state board of education, after investigation, that a school employee who holds a license , as defined in section 3319.31 of the Revised Code, has violated division (B) of this section, the state board shall take any action against the employee under section 3319.31 of the Revised Code that it considers appropriate, based on the nature and extent of the violation. The state board shall give the employee notice of the allegation upon commencing an investigation and shall give the employee an opportunity to respond prior to taking any disciplinary action. (D)(1) Violation of division (B) of this section is grounds for termination of employment of a nonteaching employee under division (C) of section 3319.081 or section 124.34 of the Revised Code. (2) Violation of division (B) of this section is grounds for termination of a teacher contract under section 3311.82 or 3319.16 of the Revised Code. Last updated September 1, 2023 at 3:52 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3327.017 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3327 / § 3327.017
§ 3327.017. Mass transit to transport community and nonpublic school students
Status: in_force

March 20, 2026 House Bill 184 - 136th General Assembly (A) As used in this section: (1) "Eligible student" has the same meaning as in section 3327.016 of the Revised Code. (2) "Mass transit system" has the same meaning as in section 4511.78 of the Revised Code. (3) "School district student" means a resident student enrolled in the city, local, or exempted village school district. (B) No city, local, or exempted village school district shall provide or arrange for transportation for any eligible student enrolled in any of grades kindergarten through eight in a community school established under Chapter 3314. of the Revised Code or chartered nonpublic school to and from school using vehicles operated by a mass transit system, unless the district enters into an agreement with that school authorizing such transportation. An agreement under division (B) of this section shall not be effective unless both the school district and community or chartered nonpublic school approve it. (C) A city, local, or exempted village school district that elects to provide or arrange for transportation for any eligible student enrolled in any of grades nine through twelve in a community or chartered nonpublic school to and from school using vehicles operated by a mass transit system shall ensure that the student is assigned to a route that does not require the student to make more than one transfer. (D)(1) Beginning July 1, 2026, with respect to a city, local, or exempted village school district that is located in a county that has a population between five hundred thirty thousand and five hundred forty thousand according to the most recent federal decennial census, and has a mass transit system located in that same county, the school district may use vehicles operated by the mass transit system to transport any of the following to and from school: (a) Eligible students enrolled in any of grades nine through twelve in a community or chartered nonpublic school; (b) School district students enrolled in any of grades nine through twelve. (2) A school district that uses a mass transit system in accordance with division (D)(1) of this section shall ensure both of the following: (a) Each student is assigned to a route that does not require the student to make more than one transfer. (b) That any transfer does not occur at the central transfer hub for the mass transit system. Last updated January 16, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3313.6027 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3313 / § 3313.6027
§ 3313.6027. Financial literacy instruction
Status: in_force

October 3, 2023 House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly Subject to divisions (D) to (F) of section 3313.603 of the Revised Code, this section applies to students who enter ninth grade for the first time on or after July 1, 2010, but prior to July 1, 2022. For students to whom this section applies, each school district and chartered nonpublic school shall integrate the study of economics and financial literacy, as expressed in the social studies academic content standards adopted by the department of education and workforce under division (A)(1) of section 3301.079 of the Revised Code and the academic content standards for financial literacy and entrepreneurship adopted under division (A)(2) of that section, into one or more existing social studies credits required under division (C)(7) of section 3313.603 of the Revised Code, or into the content of another class, so that every high school student receives instruction in those concepts. Last updated July 31, 2023 at 5:18 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3313.791 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3313 / § 3313.791
§ 3313.791. Liability for damages arising from use of school premises
Status: in_force

March 23, 2015 House Bill 290 - 130th General Assembly (A) For purposes of this section: (1) "School" means a school in a city, local, or exempted village school district. (2) "School district" means a city, local, or exempted village school district. (3) "School premises" has the same meaning as in section 3313.77 of the Revised Code. (B) Except as otherwise provided in division (C) of this section, a school or school district, a member of a school district board of education, or a school district or school employee is not liable in damages in a civil action for injury, death, or loss to person or property allegedly arising from the use of school premises under section 3313.75 , 3313.76 , 3313.77 , or 3313.78 of the Revised Code, unless the injury, death, or loss to person or property results from willful or wanton misconduct by the school or school district, a member of the school district board of education, or an employee of the school district or of any school in the district. This section does not eliminate, limit, or reduce any other immunity or defense that a school or school district, member of a school district board of education, or school district or school employee may be entitled to under Chapter 2744. or any other provision of the Revised Code or under the common law of this state. (C) A school or school district, a member of a school district board of education, or a school district or school employee is not immune from liability in damages in a civil action as provided under division (B) of this section if the board of education of the city, exempted village, or local school district charges a fee for the use of school premises that significantly exceeds the costs incurred for the operation of the school premises.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3319.63 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3319 / § 3319.63
§ 3319.63. Granting professional leave for educator standards board service
Status: in_force

October 16, 2009 House Bill 1 - 128th General Assembly The board of education of a school district that employs any person who is appointed to serve as a member of the educator standards board under division (A)(1)(a) or (c) of section 3319.60 , as a member of the subcommittee on standards for superintendents under division (B) or (C) of section 3319.611 , or as a member of the subcommittee on standards for school treasurers and business managers under division (B) or (C) of section 3319.612 of the Revised Code shall grant that person paid professional leave for the purpose of attending meetings and conducting official business of the educator standards board and the subcommittees.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3344.03 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3344 / § 3344.03
§ 3344.03. Powers of board of trustees regarding employees and university
Status: in_force

December 18, 1964 House Bill 2 - 105th General Assembly The board of trustees of Cleveland state university shall employ, fix the compensation of, and remove the president and such number of professors, teachers, and other employees as may be deemed necessary. The board shall do all things necessary for the creation, proper maintenance, and successful and continuous operation of the university. The board may accept donations of lands and moneys for the purposes of such university.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3309.53 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3309 / § 3309.53
§ 3309.53. Written statement to employee of duties and obligations
Status: in_force

April 9, 2001 Senate Bill 270 - 123rd General Assembly Each employer, before employing any employee to whom this chapter may apply, shall give such person a written statement of the person's duties and obligations under such sections as a condition of employment, which statement shall be prepared and supplied to each employer by the school employees retirement board. Any such appointment or reappointment of any employee, or service upon indefinite tenure, shall be conditioned upon the employee's acceptance of such sections as a part of the contract.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3314.40 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3314 / § 3314.40
§ 3314.40. Report of employee conviction or alternative disposition
Status: in_force

September 12, 2008 House Bill 428 - 127th General Assembly (A) As used in this section: (1) "Conduct unbecoming to the teaching profession" shall be as described in rules adopted by the state board of education. (2) "Intervention in lieu of conviction" means intervention in lieu of conviction under section 2951.041 of the Revised Code. (3) "License" has the same meaning as in section 3319.31 of the Revised Code. (4) "Pre-trial diversion program" means a pre-trial diversion program under section 2935.36 of the Revised Code or a similar diversion program under rules of a court. (B) The chief administrator of each community school, or the president or chairperson of the governing authority of each community school if division (C) of this section applies, shall promptly submit to the superintendent of public instruction the information prescribed in division (D) of this section when any of the following conditions applies to an employee of the school, or an employee of an operator working in the school, who holds a license issued by the state board of education: (1) The chief administrator, or president or chairperson, knows that the employee has pleaded guilty to, has been found guilty by a jury or court of, has been convicted of, has been found to be eligible for intervention in lieu of conviction for, or has agreed to participate in a pre-trial diversion program for an offense described in division (B)(2) or (C) of section 3319.31 or division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code. (2) The governing authority of the school, or the operator, has initiated termination or nonrenewal proceedings against, has terminated, or has not renewed the contract of the employee because the governing authority or operator has reasonably determined that the employee has committed an act that is unbecoming to the teaching profession or an offense described in division (B)(2) or (C) of section 3319.31 or division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code. (3) The employee has resigned under threat of termination or nonrenewal as described in division (B)(2) of this section. (4) The employee has resigned because of or in the course of an investigation by the governing authority or operator regarding whether the employee has committed an act that is unbecoming to the teaching profession or an offense described in division (B)(2) or (C) of section 3319.31 or division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code. (C) If the employee to whom any of the conditions prescribed in divisions (B)(1) to (4) of this section applies is the chief administrator of the community school, the president or chairperson of the governing authority of the school shall make the report required under this section. (D) If a report is required under this section, the chief administrator, or president or chairperson, shall submit to the superintendent of public instruction the name and social security number of the employee about whom the information is required and a factual statement regarding any of the conditions prescribed in divisions (B)(1) to (4) of this section that apply to the employee. (E) A determination made by the governing authority or operator as described in division (B)(2) of this section or a termination, nonrenewal, resignation, or other separation described in divisions (B)(2) to (4) of this section does not create a presumption of the commission or lack of the commission by the employee of an act unbecoming to the teaching profession or an offense described in division (B)(2) or (C) of section 3319.31 or division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code. (F) No individual required to submit a report under division (B) of this section shall knowingly fail to comply with that division. (G) An individual who provides information to the superintendent of public instruction in accordance with this section in good faith shall be immune from any civil liability that otherwise might be incurred or imposed for injury, death, or loss to person or property as a result of the provision of that information. Last updated January 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3321.04 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3321 / § 3321.04
§ 3321.04. Scope of obligation
Status: in_force

March 20, 2025 Senate Bill 196 - 135th General Assembly Notwithstanding division (D) of section 3311.19 and division (D) of section 3311.52 of the Revised Code, this section does not apply to any joint vocational or cooperative education school district or its superintendent. Every parent of any child of compulsory school age who is not employed under an age and schooling certificate or exempt under section 3321.042 of the Revised Code must send such child to a school or a special education program that conforms to the minimum standards prescribed by the director of education and workforce, for the full time the school or program attended is in session, which shall not be for less than thirty-two weeks per school year. Such attendance must begin within the first week of the school term or program or within one week of the date on which the child begins to reside in the district or within one week after the child's withdrawal from employment. For the purpose of operating a school or program on a trimester plan, "full time the school attended is in session," as used in this section means the two trimesters to which the child is assigned by the board of education. For the purpose of operating a school or program on a quarterly plan, "full time the school attended is in session," as used in this section, means the three quarters to which the child is assigned by the board of education. For the purpose of operating a school or program on a pentamester plan, "full time the school is in session," as used in this section, means the four pentamesters to which the child is assigned by the board of education. Excuses from future attendance at or past absence from school or a special education program may be granted for the causes, by the authorities, and under the following conditions: (A) The superintendent of the school district in which the child resides may excuse a child enrolled in the district from attendance for any part of the remainder of the current school year upon satisfactory showing of either of the following facts: (1) That the child's bodily or mental condition does not permit attendance at school or a special education program during such period; this fact is certified in writing by a licensed physician, clinical nurse specialist, or certified nurse practitioner or, in the case of a mental condition, by a licensed physician, a licensed clinical nurse specialist or certified nurse practitioner, a licensed psychologist, licensed school psychologist, or a certificated school psychologist; and provision is made for appropriate instruction of the child, in accordance with Chapter 3323. of the Revised Code; (2) That the child is being instructed at home by a person qualified to teach the branches in which instruction is required, and such additional branches, as the advancement and needs of the child may, in the opinion of such superintendent, require. In each such case the issuing superintendent shall file in the superintendent's office, with a copy of the excuse, papers showing how the inability of the child to attend school or a special education program or the qualifications of the person instructing the child at home were determined. All such excuses shall become void and subject to recall upon the removal of the disability of the child or the cessation of home instruction; and thereupon the child or the child's parents may be proceeded against after due notice whether such excuse be recalled or not. (B) The department of education and workforce may adopt rules authorizing the superintendent of schools of the district in which the child resides to excuse a child over fourteen years of age from attendance for a future limited period for the purpose of performing necessary work directly and exclusively for the child's parents or legal guardians. All excuses provided for in divisions (A) and (B) of this section shall be in writing and shall show the reason for excusing the child. A copy thereof shall be sent to the person in charge of the child. (C) The board of education of the school district or the governing authorities of a private or parochial school may in the rules governing the discipline in such schools, prescribe the authority by which and the manner in which any child may be excused for absence from such school for good and sufficient reasons. The department may by rule prescribe conditions governing the issuance of excuses, which shall be binding upon the authorities empowered to issue them. Last updated January 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3326.07 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3326 / § 3326.07
§ 3326.07. Schools part of state program - dissolution
Status: in_force

September 30, 2021 House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly Each science, technology, engineering, and mathematics school established under this chapter is a public school, is part of the state's program of education, may contract for any services necessary for the operation of the school, and may continue in operation for as long as the school is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with the proposal for its establishment as approved by the STEM committee. If the school closes for any reason, its assets shall be distributed in the manner provided in the proposal for its establishment as required by division (C)(11) of section 3326.03 of the Revised Code. Last updated August 11, 2021 at 4:05 PM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3327.10 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3327 / § 3327.10
§ 3327.10. Qualifications of drivers
Status: in_force

September 30, 2025 House Bill 96 - 136th General Assembly (A) Except as provided in division (L) of this section, no person shall be employed as driver of a school bus or motor van, owned and operated by any school district or educational service center or privately owned and operated under contract with any school district or service center in this state, who has not received a certificate from either the educational service center governing board that has entered into an agreement with the school district under section 3313.843 or 3313.845 of the Revised Code or the superintendent of the school district, certifying that such person is at least eighteen years of age and is qualified physically and otherwise for such position. The service center governing board or the superintendent, as the case may be, shall provide for an annual physical examination that conforms with rules adopted by the department of education and workforce of each driver to ascertain the driver's physical fitness for such employment. The examination shall be performed by one of the following: (1) A person licensed under Chapter 4731. or 4734. of the Revised Code or by another state to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or chiropractic; (2) A physician assistant; (3) A certified nurse practitioner; (4) A clinical nurse specialist; (5) A certified nurse-midwife; (6) A medical examiner who is listed on the national registry of certified medical examiners established by the federal motor carrier safety administration in accordance with 49 C.F.R. part 390. Any certificate may be revoked by the authority granting the same on proof that the holder has been guilty of failing to comply with division (D)(1) of this section, or upon a conviction or a guilty plea for a violation, or any other action, that results in a loss or suspension of driving rights. Failure to comply with such division may be cause for disciplinary action or termination of employment under division (C) of section 3319.081 , or section 124.34 of the Revised Code. (B) Except as provided in division (L) of this section, no person shall be employed as driver of a school bus or motor van not subject to the rules of the department pursuant to division (A) of this section who has not received a certificate from the school administrator or contractor certifying that such person is at least eighteen years of age and is qualified physically and otherwise for such position. Each driver shall have an annual physical examination which conforms to the state highway patrol rules, ascertaining the driver's physical fitness for such employment. The examination shall be performed by one of the following: (1) A person licensed under Chapter 4731. or 4734. of the Revised Code or by another state to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or chiropractic; (2) A physician assistant; (3) A certified nurse practitioner; (4) A clinical nurse specialist; (5) A certified nurse-midwife; (6) A medical examiner who is listed on the national registry of certified medical examiners established by the federal motor carrier safety administration in accordance with 49 C.F.R. part 390. Any written documentation of the physical examination shall be completed by the individual who performed the examination. Any certificate may be revoked by the authority granting the same on proof that the holder has been guilty of failing to comply with division (D)(2) of this section. (C) Any person who drives a school bus or motor van must give satisfactory and sufficient bond except a driver who is an employee of a school district and who drives a bus or motor van owned by the school district. (D) No person employed as driver of a school bus or motor van under this section who is convicted of a traffic violation or who has had the person's commercial driver's license suspended shall drive a school bus or motor van until the person has filed a written notice of the conviction or suspension, as follows: (1) If the person is employed under division (A) of this section, the person shall file the notice with the superintendent, or a person designated by the superintendent, of the school district for which the person drives a school bus or motor van as an employee or drives a privately owned and operated school bus or motor van under contract. (2) If employed under division (B) of this section, the person shall file the notice with the employing school administrator or contractor, or a person designated by the administrator or contractor. (E) In addition to resulting in possible revocation of a certificate as authorized by divisions (A) and (B) of this section, violation of division (D) of this section is a minor misdemeanor. (F)(1) Not later than thirty days after June 30, 2007, each owner of a school bus or motor van shall obtain the complete driving record for each person who is currently employed or otherwise authorized to drive the school bus or motor van. An owner of a school bus or motor van shall not permit a person to operate the school bus or motor van for the first time before the owner has obtained the person's complete driving record. Thereafter, the owner of a school bus or motor van shall obtain the person's driving record not less frequently than semiannually if the person remains employed or otherwise authorized to drive the school bus or motor van. An owner of a school bus or motor van shall not permit a person to resume operating a school bus or motor van, after an interruption of one year or longer, before the owner has obtained the person's complete driving record. (2) The owner of a school bus or motor van shall not permit a person to operate the school bus or motor van for ten years after the date on which the person pleads guilty to or is convicted of a violation of section 4511.19 of the Revised Code or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance. (3) An owner of a school bus or motor van shall not permit any person to operate such a vehicle unless the person meets all other requirements contained in rules adopted by the department prescribing qualifications of drivers of school buses and other student transportation. (G) No superintendent of a school district, educational service center, community school, or public or private employer shall permit the operation of a vehicle used for pupil transportation within this state by an individual unless both of the following apply: (1) Information pertaining to that driver has been submitted to the department, pursuant to procedures adopted by that department. Information to be reported shall include the name of the employer or school district, name of the driver, driver license number, date of birth, date of hire, status of physical evaluation, and status of training. (2) The most recent criminal records check required by division (J) of this section has been completed and received by the superintendent or public or private employer. (H) A person, school district, educational service center, community school, nonpublic school, or other public or nonpublic entity that owns a school bus or motor van, or that contracts with another entity to operate a school bus or motor van, may impose more stringent restrictions on drivers than those prescribed in this section, in any other section of the Revised Code, and in rules adopted by the department. (I) For qualified drivers who, on July 1, 2007, are employed by the owner of a school bus or motor van to drive the school bus or motor van, any instance in which the driver was convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of section 4511.19 of the Revised Code or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance prior to two years prior to July 1, 2007, shall not be considered a disqualifying event with respect to division (F) of this section. (J)(1) This division applies to persons hired by a school district, educational service center, community school, chartered nonpublic school, or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics school established under Chapter 3326. of the Revised Code to operate a vehicle used for pupil transportation. (a) For each person to whom this division applies who is hired on or after November 14, 2007, the employer shall request a criminal records check in accordance with section 3319.39 of the Revised Code and every six years thereafter. (b) For each person to whom this division applies who is hired prior to November 14, 2007, the employer shall request a criminal records check by a date prescribed by the department and every six years thereafter. (c) If, on October 3, 2023, the most recent criminal records check requested for a person to whom division (J)(1) of this section applies was completed more than one year prior to that date or does not include information gathered pursuant to division (A) of section 109.57 of the Revised Code, the employer shall request a new criminal records check that includes information gathered pursuant to division (A) of section 109.57 of the Revised Code by a date prescribed by the state board of education and every six years thereafter. (2) This division applies to persons hired by a public or private employer not described in division (J)(1) of this section to operate a vehicle used for pupil transportation. (a) For each person to whom this division applies who is hired on or after November 14, 2007, the employer shall request a criminal records check prior to the person's hiring and every six years thereafter. (b) For each person to whom this division applies who is hired prior to November 14, 2007, the employer shall request a criminal records check by a date prescribed by the department and every six years thereafter. (c) If, on October 3, 2023, the most recent criminal records check requested for a person to whom division (J)(2) of this section applies was completed more than one year prior to that date or does not include information gathered pursuant to division (A) of section 109.57 of the Revised Code, the employer shall request a new criminal records check that includes information gathered pursuant to division (A) of section 109.57 of the Revised Code by a date prescribed by the state board and every six years thereafter. (3) Each request for a criminal records check under division (J) of this section shall be made to the superintendent of the bureau of criminal identification and investigation in the manner prescribed in section 3319.39 of the Revised Code, except that if both of the following conditions apply to the person subject to the records check, the employer shall request the superintendent only to obtain any criminal records that the federal bureau of investigation has on the person: (a) The employer previously requested the superintendent to determine whether the bureau of criminal identification and investigation has any information, gathered pursuant to division (A) of section 109.57 of the Revised Code, on the person in conjunction with a criminal records check requested under section 3319.39 of the Revised Code or under division (J) of this section. (b) The person presents proof that the person has been a resident of this state for the five-year period immediately prior to the date upon which the person becomes subject to a criminal records check under this section. Upon receipt of a request, the superintendent shall conduct the criminal records check in accordance with section 109.572 of the Revised Code as if the request had been made under section 3319.39 of the Revised Code. However, as specified in division (B)(2) of section 109.572 of the Revised Code, if the employer requests the superintendent only to obtain any criminal records that the federal bureau of investigation has on the person for whom the request is made, the superintendent shall not conduct the review prescribed by division (B)(1) of that section. (4) Notwithstanding anything in the Revised Code to the contrary, the bureau of criminal identification and investigation shall make the initial criminal records check requested of a person by an employer under division (J)(1) or (2) of this section on or after October 3, 2023, available to the state board of education. The state board shall use the information received to enroll the person in the retained applicant fingerprint database, established under section 109.5721 of the Revised Code, in the same manner as any teacher licensed under sections 3319.22 to 3319.31 of the Revised Code. If the state board is unable to enroll the person in the retained applicant fingerprint database because the person has not satisfied the requirements for enrollment, the state board shall notify the employer that the person has not satisfied the requirements for enrollment. However, the bureau shall not be required to make available to the state board the criminal records check of any person who is already enrolled in the retained applicant fingerprint database on the date the person's employer requests a records check of the person under division (J)(1) or (2) of this section. If the state board receives notification of the arrest, guilty plea, or conviction of a person who is subject to this section, the state board shall promptly notify the person's employer in accordance with division (B) of section 3319.316 of the Revised Code. (K)(1) Until the effective date of the amendments to rule 3301-83-23 of the Ohio Administrative Code required by the second paragraph of division (E) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code, any person who is the subject of a criminal records check under division (J) of this section and has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any offense described in division (B)(1) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code shall not be hired or shall be released from employment, as applicable, unless the person meets the rehabilitation standards prescribed for nonlicensed school personnel by rule 3301-20-03 of the Ohio Administrative Code. (2) Beginning on the effective date of the amendments to rule 3301-83-23 of the Ohio Administrative Code required by the second paragraph of division (E) of section 3319.39 of the Revised Code, any person who is the subject of a criminal records check under division (J) of this section and has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any offense that, under the rule, disqualifies a person for employment to operate a vehicle used for pupil transportation shall not be hired or shall be released from employment, as applicable, unless the person meets the rehabilitation standards prescribed by the rule. (L) The superintendent of a school district or an educational service center governing board shall issue a certificate as a driver of a school bus or motor van or a certificate to operate a vehicle used for pupil transportation in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies: (1) The applicant holds a certificate in another state. (2) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter as a school bus or motor van driver or a pupil transportation vehicle operator in a state that does not issue one or both of those certificates. (M) As used in this section, "school bus" includes a multifunction school activity bus, as defined in section 4511.01 of the Revised Code. Last updated July 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Ohio Rev. Code § 3307.86 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3307 / § 3307.86
§ 3307.86. Furnishing contributions and information at more frequent intervals
Status: in_force

January 7, 2013 Senate Bill 342 - 129th General Assembly The state teachers retirement system may require members participating in an STRS defined contribution plan and their employers to furnish the contributions and information required under this chapter at more frequent intervals than those required for members participating in the STRS defined benefit plan. The system has no duty to accept contributions by or on behalf of a member if a contribution or information is not furnished at such intervals.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3309.70 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3309 / § 3309.70
§ 3309.70. Recovering erroneous payments
Status: in_force

January 1, 2002 House Bill 535 - 123rd General Assembly If a person who is a member, former member, contributor, former contributor, retirant, beneficiary, or alternate payee, as defined in section 3105.80 of the Revised Code, is paid any benefit or payment by the school employees retirement system to which the person is not entitled, the benefit shall be repaid to the retirement system by the person. If the person fails to make the repayment, the retirement system shall withhold the amount due from any benefit due the person or the person's beneficiary under this chapter, or may collect the amount in any other manner provided by law.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3313.54 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3313 / § 3313.54
§ 3313.54. Americanization schools
Status: in_force

January 1, 1974 Senate Bill 1 - 110th General Assembly On application of not less than fifteen adult persons born outside the territorial limits of the United States, including Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands, resident in the district, the board of education of a city, exempted village, or local school district may establish and conduct an Americanization school open to all persons eighteen years of age or over, of foreign birth, resident of the district or of an adjoining district. The board of such school district may charge such pupils a fee.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3354.03 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3354 / § 3354.03
§ 3354.03. District to be political subdivision - powers
Status: in_force

February 21, 1967 House Bill 1 - 107th General Assembly A community college district organized pursuant to section 3354.02 of the Revised Code shall be a political subdivision of the state and a body corporate with all the powers of a corporation, existence, with power to sue and be sued, to incur debts, liabilities, and obligations, to exercise the right of eminent domain and of taxation and assessment as provided in sections 3354.01 to 3354.18 , inclusive, of the Revised Code, to issue bonds, and to do all acts necessary and proper for the carrying out of the purposes for which the district was created and for executing the powers with which it is invested. From the time of the establishment of a community college district, pursuant to section 3354.04 of the Revised Code, its temporary office or principal place of business shall be the office of the board of county commissioners of the most populous county in such district, until a permanent place of business has been established pursuant to section 3354.06 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3345.78 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3345 / § 3345.78
§ 3345.78. Prohibition against certain actions by current or former employees and officers of institution
Status: in_force

June 20, 1997 Senate Bill 6 - 122nd General Assembly No current or former employee or current or former officer of a state university or college shall knowingly conceal any information from, withhold any information requested by, falsify any information to, or impede the work of any of the following: (A) A conservator, governance authority, or executive director appointed for the institution under section 3345.74 or 3345.75 of the Revised Code; (B) Any personnel appointed by the conservator or executive director under division (F) of section 3345.74 or division (B)(1) of section 3345.75 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3334.19 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3334 / § 3334.19
§ 3334.19. Adopting investment plan
Status: in_force

March 30, 2018 Senate Bill 22 - 132nd General Assembly (A) The Ohio tuition trust authority shall adopt an investment plan that sets forth investment policies and guidelines to be utilized in administering the variable college savings program and investment options offered by the authority. The investment options shall include a default option to benefit contributors who are first-time investors or have low to moderate incomes. Except as provided in section 3334.20 of the Revised Code, the authority shall contract with one or more insurance companies, banks, or other financial institutions to act as its investment agents and to provide such services as the authority considers appropriate to the investment plan, including: (1) Purchase, control, and safekeeping of assets; (2) Record keeping and accounting for individual accounts and for the program as a whole; (3) Provision of consolidated statements of account. (B) The authority or its investment agents shall maintain a separate account for the beneficiary of each contract entered into under the variable college savings program. If a beneficiary has more than one such account, the authority or its agents shall track total contributions and earnings and provide a consolidated system of account distributions to public or nonpublic schools or institutions of higher education. (C) The authority or its investment agents may place assets of the program in savings accounts and may purchase fixed or variable life insurance or annuity contracts, securities, evidence of indebtedness, or other investment products pursuant to the investment plan. (D) Contributors shall not direct the investment of their contributions under the investment plan. The authority shall impose other limits on contributors' investment discretion to the extent required under section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. (E) The investment agents with which the authority contracts shall discharge their duties with respect to program funds with the care and diligence that a prudent person familiar with such matters and with the character and aims of the program would use. (F) The assets of the program shall be preserved, invested, and expended solely for the purposes of this chapter and shall not be loaned or otherwise transferred or used by the state for any other purpose. This section shall not be construed to prohibit the investment agents of the authority from investing, by purchase or otherwise, in bonds, notes, or other obligations of the state or any agency or instrumentality of the state. Unless otherwise specified by the authority, assets of the program shall be expended in the following order of priority: (1) To make payments on behalf of beneficiaries; (2) To make refunds upon termination of variable college savings program contracts; (3) To pay the authority's costs of administering the program; (4) To pay or cover any other expenditure or disbursement the authority determines necessary or appropriate. (G) Fees, charges, and other costs imposed or collected by the authority in connection with the variable college savings program, including any fees or other payments that the authority requires an investment agent to pay to the authority, shall be credited to either the variable operating fund or the index operating fund at the discretion of the authority. These funds are hereby created in the state treasury. Expenses incurred in the administration of the variable college savings program, as well as other expenses, disbursements, or payments the authority considers appropriate for the benefit of any college savings programs administered by the authority, the state of Ohio and its citizens, shall be paid from the variable operating fund or the index operating fund at the discretion of the authority. (H) No records of the authority indicating the identity of purchasers, contributors, and beneficiaries under the program or amounts contributed to, earned by, or distributed from program accounts are public records within the meaning of section 149.43 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3313.09 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3313 / § 3313.09
§ 3313.09. Term of office of members
Status: in_force

September 30, 1974 Senate Bill 475 - 110th General Assembly The terms of office of members of each board of education shall begin on the first day of January after their election and each such officer shall hold his office for four years, except as otherwise provided by law. Four year terms of office shall expire on December thirty-first, except as otherwise provided by law.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3307.563 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3307 / § 3307.563
§ 3307.563. Interest added to withdrawn contributions
Status: in_force

March 23, 2015 Senate Bill 42 - 130th General Assembly For the purposes of this section, "service credit" includes only service credit obtained pursuant to sections 3307.53 , 3307.71 , 3307.712 , 3307.72 , and 3307.77 of the Revised Code. (A) The state teachers retirement system shall add to a member's accumulated contributions to be paid under section 3307.56 or 3307.562 of the Revised Code an amount paid from the employers' trust fund equal to one of the following: (1) If the member has less than three full years of service credit, an amount equal to interest on the member's accumulated contributions, compounded annually, at a rate not greater than four per cent established by the board; (2) If the member has three or more full years of service credit, but less than five full years, an amount equal to interest on the member's accumulated contributions, compounded annually, at a rate not greater than six per cent established by the board; (3) If the member has five or more full years of service credit, the sum of the following amounts: (a) An amount equal to interest on the member's accumulated contributions, compounded annually, at a rate not greater than six per cent established by the board; (b) An amount equal to fifty per cent of the sum of the member's contributions under section 3307.26 , any contributions restored under sections 3307.71 and 3307.712 of the Revised Code to the extent that the amount paid to restore the credit included amounts received by the member under division (A)(3)(b) of this section, and contributions deducted or paid under section 3307.77 of the Revised Code plus interest on that amount at a rate not greater than six per cent established by the board. Interest for each year included in the calculation under this section shall be calculated from the first day of the following year to the last day of the month preceding payment under section 3307.56 or 3307.562 of the Revised Code. (B) Notwithstanding sections 3307.56 and 3307.562 of the Revised Code, neither a member who returned to contributing service after receiving disability benefits nor the beneficiaries, survivors, or estate of a deceased member who was granted disability benefits prior to death is eligible for the payment of any amount calculated under this section.
Ohio Rev. Code § 3345.042 — Ohio Revised Code / Title 33 / Chapter 3345 / § 3345.042
§ 3345.042. Intrastate mutual aid program; participation by state institutions of higher education
Status: in_force

July 3, 2012 Senate Bill 243 - 129th General Assembly (A) As used in this section: (1) "Community college" has the same meaning as in section 3354.01 of the Revised Code. (2) "Countywide emergency management agency," "participating political subdivision," "program for emergency management within a political subdivision," and "regional authority for emergency management" have the same meanings as in section 5502.41 of the Revised Code. (3) "Technical college" has the same meaning as in section 3357.01 of the Revised Code. (4) "State community college" has the same meaning as in section 3358.01 of the Revised Code. (5) "State institution of higher education" has the same meaning as in section 3345.011 of the Revised Code. (6) "University branch" has the same meaning as in section 3355.01 of the Revised Code. (B)(1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, a state institution of higher education is considered to be a participating political subdivision for purposes of the intrastate mutual aid compact created under section 5502.41 of the Revised Code. (2) A state institution of higher education may elect not to participate in the intrastate mutual aid compact by enacting or adopting an appropriate resolution, rule, bylaw, or regulation to that effect. The institution shall provide a copy of the resolution, rule, bylaw, or regulation to the state emergency management agency and to the countywide emergency management agency, regional authority for emergency management, or program for emergency management within a political subdivision, whichever is responsible for emergency management at the institution. (C) Except for a community college, state community college, technical college, or university branch, a state institution of higher education and its personnel, while requesting or providing assistance or aid pursuant to the compact, shall be deemed to be performing a public duty as defined in section 2743.01 of the Revised Code and have the defenses to, and immunities from, civil liability provided in section 2743.02 of the Revised Code. Community colleges, state community colleges, technical colleges, university branches, and personnel of such institutions, while requesting or providing assistance or aid pursuant to the compact, shall have the defenses and immunities from civil liability provided in sections 2744.02 and 2744.03 of the Revised Code and shall be entitled to all applicable limitations on recoverable damages under section 2744.05 of the Revised Code.