10/10/2023
This year's theme for Ohio School Safety month is "Relationships for Safety," which recognizes the impact that positive relationships between school staff, students and community play in maintaining a safe learning environment. Schools have a critical role in promoting emotional safety and can take action to help everyone feel safe and supported. Learn more about emotional safety practices to support school safety.
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10/10/2023
U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona urges schools and districts to assist students and families with reenrollment in Medicaid to avoid losing medical coverage by partnering with their local Medicaid agencies and assisting families with the application process when possible. A two-page checklist is available to help families navigate the Medicaid reenrollment process.
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10/10/2023
In addition to calling and texting the state's free Safer Ohio School Tip Line (1-844-SAFEROH), recent changes now enable Ohioans to report school safety information using a new smartphone app and online web form to help users quickly report concerns. The tip line is staffed by crisis response professionals who are trained to help individuals contemplating self-harm.
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