Nonpublic Supports
Ohio has two types of nonpublic (private) schools. One type is a Chartered Nonpublic School and the other is a Non-Chartered, Non-Tax Supported School. The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) charters schools on behalf of the State Board of Education; whereas other states may accredit their schools. Although chartered schools must report and submit many documents to the agency, please note that ODE does not maintain student records or transcripts for any students in Ohio. Such documents are retained locally at either the school or the local school district where the school was located.
Chartered nonpublic schools are private schools that have provided evidence of adherence to the Operating Standards for Ohio Schools and are therefore officially chartered by the State Board of Education. These schools can choose to offer a religious-based curriculum. Credits and diplomas from such schools must be recognized by other Ohio chartered schools (both public and nonpublic).
Non-chartered non-tax supported schools (NCNT) are those that, because of truly held religious beliefs, choose to not be chartered by the State Board of Education. Such schools are required to file a report with the Ohio Department of Education annually. A list of NCNT schools are available to review on our website at: NCNT Information. The Ohio Department of Education does not have legal authority to regulate the curriculum taught in non-chartered schools.
To help ensure equitable services and other benefits for eligible private school children, teachers and other educational personnel, and families, the Ohio Department of Education has designated an ombudsman to monitor and enforce equitable services requirements under both Title I and Title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA sections 1117(a)(3)(B) and 8501(a)(3)(B)).
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