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 3301-41 Certificate of High School Equivalence
Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026; 5pm
Rule:
- OAC 3301-41-01 Ohio certificate of high school equivalence.
OAC Chapter 3301-49 Competency Guarantees
Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026; 5pm
Rule:
- OAC 3301-49-01 Rule relating to guarantee of competency of certain high school graduates.
Draft Rules Open For Comment
No draft rules are open for comment.
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: 10/10/2026 5:00:15 PM