Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Rule Comments
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce drafts and edits administrative rules in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3301.138. During the rulemaking process there are several opportunities to comment on new, current, and proposed rules.
The Department makes every effort to solicit input from affected organizations and individuals during the rule making process. Public comment opportunities are announced on this page and in EdConnection, the Department's weekly newsletter. Subscribe to EdConnection to be notified when rules are posted for comment. The Department may also send out additional e-notification alerts to interested parties.
Some Department rules are filed with the Common Sense Initiative (CSI). Rules open for comment with CSI will be posted on this page.
Submit rule comments to: rulecomments@education.ohio.gov.
Please include the rule number(s) or topic when submitting comments.
Draft Rules Open For Comment
OAC Chapter 3301-16 High School Graduation
Wednesday, August 19, 2026; 5pm
Rules:
- OAC 3301-16-01 GPA calculation chart for alternative pathway to graduation. (proposed no-change rule)
- OAC 3301-16-05 Additional assessment options for students required to pass the Ohio graduation tests.
- OAC 3301-16-06 Retaking end-of-course examinations.
- OAC 3301-16-07 End-of-course examination in science.
OAC Chapter 3301-42 Adult Public Secondary Education Programs
Wednesday, August 19, 2026; 5pm
Rule:
- OAC 3301-42-01 Criteria for enrolling eligible adults in public secondary education programs.
OAC Chapter 3301-69 Miscellaneous Programs
Wednesday, August 19, 2026; 5pm
Rule:
- OAC 3301-69-03 Medicaid school component administrative costs. (proposed to rescind)
Current Rules Open For Comment
No current rules are open for comment.
Draft Rules Open For Comment with CSI
No draft rules are open for comment with CSI.
New Rules Open For Comment
No new rules are open for comment.
Last Modified: 7/20/2026 12:43:54 PM