OHIO ACTE 2017 LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 WILL VORYS, DICKINSON WRIGHT PLLC DEE SMITH, THOMAS P. PAPPAS & ASSOCIATES
2017 Legislative Climate Republicans gained two seats in the Ohio General Assembly after the November 2016 general election – one seat in the House and one in the Senate. Republicans continue to enjoy historic “supermajorities” in both chambers. Ohio House is 66-33 Republican. Ohio Senate is 24-9 Republican.
Leadership in the Ohio House of Representatives House Republicans: Speaker Rosenberger, Reps Schuring, Pelanda, LaTourette, Patton, McColley, and Seitz. Reps Patton & Seitz came from the Senate and may wield considerable influence in 2017. House Democrats: Minority Leader Fred Strahorn, Reps Celebrezze, Antonio, and Sykes. House Education Committee: Committee assignments due at the end of the month.
Leadership in the Ohio Senate Senate Republicans: President Obhof, Sen. Peterson, Sen. Manning, and Sen. Gardner. Senate Democrats: Minority Leader Schiavoni, Sen. Tavares, Sen. Brown, Sen. Thomas. Senate Education Committee: Committee assignments due at the end of the month.
New Members to State Board of Education Tess Elshoff , President Nancy Hollister , Vice President, elected to District 8. Linda Haycock , elected to District 1. Charlotte McGuire , appointed by Governor, District 3. Lisa Woods , elected to District 5. Antoinette Miranda , elected to District 6. Nick Owens , elected to District 10. Meryl Johnson , elected to District 11. Martha Manchester , appointed by Governor, At Large. Eric Poklar , appointed by Governor, At Large.
2016 Policy Changes / SB 3 2016 saw the passage of Senate Bill 3, a wide-ranging education bill that was originally limited to exempting high- performing school districts from a variety of state regulations. During the final months of the 131 st General Assembly, the bill emerged as one of the few education-related measured anticipated to pass before the end of the year. As such, House Education Committee members flooded the bill with a diverse array of nearly thirty amendments, most of which the full committee accepted. Governor Kasich signed the bill into law on December 15, 2016, and its provisions will become effective March 15, 2017.
CTE Provisions in SB 3 Resident Educator Summative Assessment: Exempts from RESA individuals teaching career-technical courses under an alternative resident educator license. Requires that ODE – in consultation with the CTE associations – establish an alternative method of assessment by December 31, 2017. WebXams: Under SB 3, CTE students who take (or will take) an industry-recognized credential or license examination may no longer be subject to additional technical assessments. The effect of this provision is to eliminate the Web Exam assessment requirement for those specified students.
CTE Provisions in SB 3 (Continued) JVSD Board Term Limits: SB 3 eliminates several JVSD Board membership requirements. Under current law, JVSD board members must meet specific professional qualifications and be selected based on the diversity of employers in the geographical region. In addition, JVSD board members are currently limited to serving two terms, and at least 3/5 of the members of a JVSD board must reside in or be employed within the JVSD territory. SB 3 allows greater flexibility by removing these requirements. Going forward, JVSD board members may either be a current board member of a member school district or an individual who has experience/knowledge regarding the labor needs of the region with an understanding of the skills, training, and education needed for current and future employment opportunities. The bill also allows all JVSD boards to stagger the terms of its board members.
2017: A Budget Year Timeline • Governor’s Budget due, Jan. 31 • House debate, late April/early May • Senate deliberations, mid/late June • Conference Committee • Governor’s signature, June 30 • ‘If Needed’ dates scheduled into July • Realities • Both Chambers have own ideas about ‘The Budget” • Anticipate a lean budget, possible shortfall • Medicaid Managed Care Tax Elimination • Revenues continue to come in below forecast; Governor warns of recession • Repeal of the ACA may impact Medicaid dollars •
Legislative Visits Freshmen, Freshmen & more Freshmen 19 true freshmen More appointed during the second half of last session Relationship, Relationship, Relationship The Budget has not yet been introduced Follow Up calls/Relationship building is critical Focus on the Impact to Students Use true stories to convey your point
2017 Legislative Priorities Increase State Funding for CTE “Associated Services.” “Associated Services” are those non -administrative expenditures on vocational students for purposes of apprenticeship coordination, coordination of vocational programming development, placement coordination and vocational evaluation. Establish CTE Study Committee Explore items of concern regarding credentials, graduation requirements, teacher licensure, and accountability via the report card system. Increase Funding for Ohio Technical Centers
Other Legislative Issues for 2017 Implementation of New Funding Formula Starting in FY 2017, the state funding formula places CTE “tiered” funds outside the cap and guarantee. Now, schools that add students may draw down tiered funds regardless of whether the school is on the guarantee. They also lose funds when enrollment declines. SB 3 Implementation RESA exemption Timeline, WebXam exemption specifics, etc. TPPT EMIS
Additional Initiatives We are always interested in your feedback and what else we can be doing to make CTE more successful in Ohio. Please let your Association leadership know how else Ohio ACTE can advocate for you, your school, your community, your industries, and your students!
QUESTIONS Will Vorys 614.744.2936 WVorys@dickinsonwright.com Dee Smith 614.621.2000 Dee@tompappas.com
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