1/27/2026
Governor Mike DeWine and Department Director Stephen D. Dackin have announced the award of $10 million in Ohio School Bus Safety Grants to 371 schools, districts, and county boards of developmental disabilities. The grants support transportation upgrades and advanced safety features.
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1/27/2026
Online make up hour plans allow eligible schools up to three online days per school year for emergencies or contingencies, such as hazardous weather conditions. Schools using a blended learning model or operating as an online school are ineligible for these plans.
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1/27/2026
The Ohio Traffic Safety Office provides resources such as free lesson plans, licensing guidance, and more for schools that provide teenage drivers with newly required driver education training.
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1/27/2026
Appropriations have changed for certain industry-recognized credential reimbursements and incentives.
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1/27/2026
Districts and schools must administer a Tier 1 dyslexia screener to all kindergarten students between the first day of January of their kindergarten year and the first day of January of the following school year.
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