Innovative Education Pilot Programs

Guidance and Instructions for Submitting Exemption Requests for the 2025-2026 School Year

Ohio is excited about the opportunity to support Ohio school districts, educational service centers and nonpublic schools that are interested in exploring innovative learning approaches. The intention of the exemption is to provide flexibility to schools to use innovative, and yet still rigorous, instructional approaches that may be more compatible with the educational programs or objectives of the applicants. If approved, an exemption allows the district, school or ESC to implement the innovative instructional approaches outlined in the application.

The application window is March 30 through May 16. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m.

Please email IEPP@education.ohio.gov with questions about the program.

Resources

• OAC 3301-46-01
• Application and Evaluation Rubric

Last Modified: 3/28/2025 3:10:47 PM

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