Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW
What changed between versions
Mandates that fingerprints and photos be taken for all children under 18 adjudicated for acts that would be felonies or violent offenses if committed by an adult, expanding the previous requirement which focused on habitual criminals.
Requires peace officers to complete 24 hours of continuing professional training annually, including specific modules on civilian interactions during traffic stops and rights during encounters.
Updates investment rules for school boards and the state treasurer to allow higher percentages of interim funds to be invested in commercial paper and debt interests with specific rating requirements.
Requires court clerks to submit weekly reports containing detailed summaries of all felony and violent offense cases involving children under 18 to the state bureau of criminal identification.
Expands the list of entities authorized to request criminal history records for employment screening to include home health agencies, child care centers, and ombudsman programs serving long-term care facilities.
Increases the maximum net indebtedness school districts can incur without a voter vote from 1% to 1.2% for energy conservation projects and allows up to 2% for large classroom construction projects.
Adds new definitions for 'pediatric respite care program' and clarifies the meaning of 'registered private provider' in the context of scholarship programs.
Repeals numerous obsolete sections of the Revised Code related to school districts, education administration, and criminal identification that are no longer in use.
