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 Chapter 3301-16 High School Graduation

Deadline: Tuesday, April 28, 2026; 5pm

Rules:

  • OAC 3301-16-01 GPA calculation chart for alternative pathway to graduation. 
  • 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. 

Draft Rules Open For Comment

​OAC Chapter 3301-3 Data Acquisition Sites

Deadline: Sunday, April 19, 2026; 5pm

Rules:

  • OAC 3301-3-01 Scope and definitions.  
  • OAC 3301-3-02 Qualifications for information technology centers and user entities. 
  • OAC 3301-3-03 Information technology center permit eligibility and application.  
  • OAC 3301-3-04 Information technology center permit validity and revocation. (proposed  rescission)
  • OAC 3301-3-05 Responsibilities of the department.  
  • OAC 3301-3-06 Responsibilities of an information technology center and a user entity.  
  • OAC 3301-3-07 Performance standards. 

OAC Chapter 3301-28 Local Report Card

Deadline: Sunday, April 19, 2026; 5pm

Rules:

OAC Chapter 3301-83 Pupil Transportation

Deadline: Sunday, April 19, 2026; 5pm

Rules:

  • OAC 3301-83-01 Calculation of pupil transportation operation payments. 
  • OAC 3301-83-06 Personnel qualifications. 
  • OAC 3301-83-08 Pupil transportation management policies. 
  • OAC 3301-83-10 Personnel training program. 
  • OAC 3301-83-11 School bus and motor van inspections. 
  • OAC 3301-83-12 Safety procedures. 
  • OAC 3301-83-17 Authorized and unauthorized passengers.  
  • OAC 3301-83-19 Authorized vehicles for transportation of pupils to and from school and school-related events.
  • OAC 3301-83-20 General rules. 

Draft Business Impact Analysis:

New Rules Open For Comment

No new rules are open for comment. 

Draft Rules Open For Comment with CSI

No draft rules are open for comment with CSI. 

Last Modified: 4/14/2026 8:57:23 AM