Jacqueline Brickman and I want to thank those of you who attended our Webinar on the Ohio’s new Restraint and Seclusion Rule! As mentioned in the presentation, the link to the guidance documents on ODE’s website can be found at: education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student…

Today Chris Williams explains SB 57, COVID-19, and the impact on school district funding. #OhioEd #EdLaw pepple-waggoner.com/more-covid-aft…

Registration is open for Pepple & Waggoner’s Annual School Law Update Seminars - pepple-waggoner.com/events/

What happens when there aren't enough candidates running for open seats on a school board? The OSBA Legal Ledger discusses a board's options at bit.ly/3mEempY #OhioEd #K12 #EdLeaders

For a link to the new "Mask to Stay/Test to Play" recommendations, visit: coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/respons….

The Governor has signed S.B. 1, which may help school districts struggling with a lack of substitute teachers. Brian DeSantis explains how boards of education can establish substitute teacher requirements under this new law. #OhioEd #EdLaw pepple-waggoner.com/sb-1-permits-s…

Excited to be back at the Ohio School Boards Cap Conf! Catch these Pepple & Waggoner attorney presentations: - “SpEd 101” Jacqueline Brickman Mon 1:30-2:30pm - “Old, Tried, & True” @SVajskopPW Mon 1:30-2:30pm - “Work From Home: Legal Lessons Learned” Dan Lautar Tues 8:30-9:30am #OSBACC

Registration is now open for the Pepple & Waggoner School Negotiations Workshops on 1/20, 1/27, and 2/3. More information can be found at: pepple-waggoner.com/events/ #EdLaw #OhioEd

Registration now open for the Annual Pepple & Waggoner Special Education Seminar - Feb. 17! Register: conta.cc/3qAN33j Eight Presentations, Including: A Toolkit for Difficult Parent Meetings | Drafting Stronger IEPs | Child Find in 2022 | Understanding ED Criteria

Mediation today and Pepple & Waggoner School Negotiations Seminar tonight. Seems like Thursday might have a theme… #OhioEd #EdLaw

GA steps closer to reauthorize “virtual” board meetings. HB 51 (as passed by Sen) would permit virtual meetings until 6/30/22. House needs to concur & Gov needs to sign. Emergency clause would make language effective immediately.

Boards can meet virtually (again) under HB 51, which Governor DeWine signed yesterday. Brian DeSantis explains the ins and outs of the new law. pepple-waggoner.com/boards-can-mee…

In preparation for the 2022-2023 school year, the CDC issued new COVID-19 guidance. @SVajskopPW explains what the updated guidance means for school districts. pepple-waggoner.com/is-that-singin… #OhioEd #EdLaw

SpEd Update: Yesterday, ODE posted the initial "draft" amendments to OAC Chapter 3301-51 (Edu of Stu w/ Special Needs). The long-awaited drafts go through an extensive hearing process for review. First hearing: 11/15. Summary of amendments: bit.ly/3eFleDK

In honor of Veteran's Day, a reminder from Brian DeSantis that school districts can issue diplomas to women and veterans who left school before graduation to support the war effort during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. #OhioEd #VeteransDay pepple-waggoner.com/law-authorizes…

The Columbus and Cleveland Pepple & Waggoner Negotiations Workshops are in the books. One last chance to join us in Cincinnati on Thursday, February 2, 2023! More information about the agenda and registration is available at: pepple-waggoner.com/school-negotia… #OhioEd

Insight by PW attorneys Jacqueline Brickman and Brian DeSantis in this SpecialEdConnection article.

We’re proud to be a platinum sponsor of the Capital Conference! #osbacc

Looking forward to presenting at Capital Conference this afternoon. Join Brad Romano and me at 1 pm in room A213-215! #osbacc

Heard that H.B. 214 has changes for schools related to religious-based absences and political movements? Get the lowdown from Pepple & Waggoner 's Brian DeSantis and Dan Lautar. pepple-waggoner.com/new-law-h-b-21…