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.

 


Current Rules Open For Comment

OAC Rule 3301-14-01 

Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5pm

OAC 3301-14-01: Operation of the education management information system. 

OAC Rule 3301-18-01 

Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5pm

OAC 3301-18-01: Calculating student attendance rate to meet minimum performance standards.

OAC Chapter 3301-43 High School Continuation Programs 

Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5pm

Rules:

  • ​OAC 3301-43-01 Definitions.
  • OAC 3301-43-02 Establishment of adult high school diploma programs.
  • OAC 3301-43-03 Eligibility criteria for adult high school continuation and earning equivalent adult high school credit.
  • OAC 3301-43-04 Program elements, basis for awarding adult high school credits.
  • OAC 3301-43-05 Criteria for issuing diplomas.
  • OAC 3301-43-06 Administering ninth-grade proficiency and Ohio graduation tests to eligible adults.
  • OAC 3301-43-07 Program reimbursement, adult high school continuation.

OAC Chapter 3301-45 Adult High School Diplomas

Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5pm

Rules:

OAC Rule 3301-46-01

Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5pm

OAC 3301-46-01: Innovative education pilot programs. 

OAC Chapter 3301-56 Intervention Standards for Districts Declared To Be under Academic Watch or in Academic Emergency Status

Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5pm 

Rules:

  • OAC 3301-56-01 School district and building improvement, supports, and interventions.
  • OAC 3301-56-02 Reading achievement improvement plans.

OAC Chapter 3301-69 Miscellaneous Programs

Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5pm 

Rules:

  • OAC 3301-69-01 Stipends for national board certified teachers.
  • OAC 3301-69-02- Excuses from school attendance.

OAC Chapter 3301-91 Standards for School Lunch and Breakfast Programs 

Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5pm 

Rules:

  • OAC 3301-91-01 Eligibility for receiving state matching funds.
  • OAC 3301-91-02 Schedule of payments.
  • OAC 3301-91-03 Report required.
  • OAC 3301-91-04 Calculation of payment.
  • OAC 3301-91-07 Appeal for extension of time for compliance.
  • OAC 3301-91-09 Guidance for approving food to be sold in schools.
  • OAC 3301-91-10 Establishing summer food service programs at school sites and associated cost.

Draft Rules Open For Comment with CSI

No draft rules are open for comment with CSI.


Draft Rules Open For Comment 

No draft rules are open for comment.


New Rules Open For Comment

No new rules are open for comment. 

 

 

Last Modified: 10/4/2024 5:00:28 PM