5/1/2023
BroadbandOhio is developing plans to access significant federal funding that would bring broadband to all households and communities across the state. It invites educators to participate in a brief survey that will allow it to better understand the broadband needs of local communities.
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5/1/2023
School districts, community schools and county boards of developmental disabilities may have Fiscal Year 2022 Carryover IDEA Part B Early Childhood Special Education funds they must obligate by Sept. 30.
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5/1/2023
The Department regularly posts rules for public comment. However, the Department has not posted any new rules since the last edition of EdConnection. Find previously announced public comment opportunities for rules and related deadlines on the Department’s website. Check back often as additional rules may be added throughout the week.
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5/1/2023
The Ohio School Safety Center is partnering with federal, state and local agencies to provide intelligence and resources to Ohio's schools and first responders about threats against schools and students. During an in-person event May 9 in Columbus, learn about different types of threats, as well as resources for identifying and preventing acts of violence.
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5/1/2023
During the 2022-2023 school year, many schools had three separate funding streams available for student wellness activities: (1) Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid; (2) Base Cost Student Wellness and Success Funds; and (3) remaining Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 Student Wellness and Success Funds. Schools and districts can use the Student Wellness Funding Comparison Guide to understand the details of each funding stream. Schools and districts must complete a report detailing the planning, use of funds and expenditures from the 2022-2023 school year for the three funding streams listed above. The Data Collection Tool will be open June 1 through Aug. 1.
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