Topic: Legislative issues and political action
December-January 2024 Ohio Schools
COVER STORY: Making an Impact – Commitment and compassion are key to 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year Mark Lowrie’s award-winning broadcast journalism program at Gahanna Lincoln High School
Legislative Watch – December 4, 2023
Senate Bill 83 Continues to Receive Substantial Opposition; OEA Launches Updated Legislative Scorecard; Take Action on GPO/WEP Repeal
Legislative Watch – November 20, 2023
OEA Testifies on Academic Intervention Legislation; Senate Passes Bill Placing Insurance Limits on Dental Care; HB 214 – Legislation Requiring Local Professional Conduct; SB 168 – Ohio Senate Considers Wide-ranging “Deregulation” Proposals
Legislative Watch – November 6, 2023
House Committee Adopts Substitute Bill to Senate Bill 83, the Higher Education “Destruction” Act; REMINDER: NEA Action on Department of Labor Overtime Rules; OEA Testifies in Opposition to Bill that would Confuse Educator Professional Standards; OEA Submits Written Opponent Testimony to School Bus Seat Belt Mandate Bill
Legislative Watch – November 1, 2023
NEA Action on Department of Labor Overtime Rules; U.S. Senator Brown Introduces Act Expanding Access to Locally Sourced Food in Schools; U.S. Senator J.D. Vance Joins Senator Brown as a Co-Sponsor of Act to Repeal GPO/WEP
October – November 2023 Ohio-Schools
COVER STORY: Moving Forward – Marietta Educators emphasize value of public education through collaborative action and community building.
Legislative Watch – October 3, 2023
Redistricting Commission Approves New Legislative Maps; U.S. Senator Brown Introduces Legislation to Increase Federal Educator Tax Deduction; OEA and NEA Officially Endorse Brown’s Re-election; Substitute SB 49 Would Rework Ohio Law Regarding Excused Student Absences
June – July 2023 Ohio Schools
COVER STORY: Celebrating Schools: 25th Annual Create a Cover contest highlights award-winning artwork by Ohio students. FEATURE: East Palestine members serve as constant caring support for students following Norfolk Southern train derailment. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SJR2 heads to the August 8, …
OEA Member Lobby Day
OEA Member Lobby Days provide an opportunity for OEA members to meet with state legislators to discuss key educational issues. Make your voice heard on June 6
