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Protect the Voice of Ohio Voters
Two proposed constitutional amendments seek to weaken the voice of voters. It’s time to stand up and fight back. Two proposed issues would make it much harder to pass citizen-initiated constitutional amendments in our state by requiring a supermajority of 60% of the vote.
Resident Educator Program Pathways and Completion Options for the 2022-2023 School Year
Recent legislative changes (House Bill 442 from the 133 General Assembly) require the Resident Educator license to change from a four-year license to a two-year license and the Resident Educator Program from a four-year program to a two-year program. These …
Two-Year Resident Educator License Transition Update
Recent legislative changes (House Bill 442 from the 133 General Assembly) require the Resident Educator license to change from a four-year license to a two-year license and the Resident Educator Program from a four-year program to a two-year program. Effective …

Urge Legislators to Update and Fully Fund the Fair School Funding Plan
Full implementation and updates to the funding plan will ensure that all of Ohio’s students, regardless of their zip code, their race, or their family income, receive the resources needed to thrive and succeed.
Two-Year Resident Educator Program Information
Two-Year Resident Educator Program Information Recent legislative changes (House Bill 442 from the 133 General Assembly) require the Resident Educator license to change from a four-year license to a two-year license and the Resident Educator Program from a four-year program …

OEA’s House Bill 33 testimony
OEA Vice President Jeff Wensing delivered OEA proponent testimony on HB 67 to the committee on Thursday, February 18. This was his submitted testimony.

Wellness Wednesday: Legislative Roundtable Discussion
Wellness Wednesday Event on Wednesday, March 22 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm Join staff from OEA Government Relations for a roundtable discussion on Mental Health legislation and ways members can get involved and advocate for resources that our students need …

Legislative Watch – March 3, 2023
Legislature Considering Harmful Voucher Expansion Proposals; Senate Passes Bill Changing Powers and Duties of State Board of Education; School District Funding Spreadsheets Released

LRC Skills Development Program
The OEA is excited to announce the 2023 Labor Relations Consultant (LRC) Skills Development Program. The purpose of the LRC Skills Development Program is to provide interested OEA members and Associate staff with an overview of the skills critical to being successful in the role of an OEA Labor Relations Consultant.

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 March 28