On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the state senate passed House Bill 197 as a relief measure for the current pandemic. In the bill are the following resolutions which impact education.
The bill waives state testing and permits seniors to graduate if their school determines they are on track to do so.
What does it mean for Fenwick students?
Fenwick will not be issuing the IOWA testing for the class of 2023 during this school year. This is not a set back as students will be able to test during the Spring of their sophomore year. 100% of Fenwick’s class of 2020 had already met the state testing requirements for graduation based points earned from content area testing (IOWA) or remediation free scores earned on the ACT/SAT.
The bill waives the state report cards for the 2019-20 school year and creates a safe harbor from sanctions for schools.
The bill waives the state report cards for the 2019-20 school year and creates a safe harbor from sanctions for schools
What does it mean for Fenwick students?
The state only issues these report cards for its public schools. You can see Fenwick’s simulated report card from last year on our website, click here.
The bill removes limits on k-12 distance learning and allows for tele-health options for special needs students.
What does it mean for Fenwick students?
Fenwick’s Remote Learning Plan is already in compliance with the requirements of the State of Ohio for all students.
The bill freezes EdChoice Scholarship eligibility?
What does it mean for Fenwick students?
With the passing of this bill, EdChoice eligibility for the 2020-21 school year will revert back to the set standards for the 2019-20 school year.
