What does the new Ohio Senate Bill 208 military school choice mean for Military families?
Impact of Ohio Senate Bill 208 Military School Choice on Military Families
Reflecting on the recent Memorial Day holiday and thinking about how much our military families have sacrificed and continue to do so, I wanted to draw attention to Senate Bill 208 which was passed by the Ohio Senate on May 22, 2024. State Sen. Kristina Roegner, R-Hudson is credited with being the primary sponsor of the bill and says that it was brought to her attention as an issue of great importance by the Department of Defense.
“Military families are at a disadvantage when it comes to enrollment options available to their children, due to the timing of military directed moves,” said Shane Preston, Great Lakes Region Liaison for the U.S. Department of Defense, in written testimony. “Military families move frequently and change school systems upwards of 10 times prior to graduation.”
Key Provisions of the new proposed Ohio Senate Bill
Ohio Senate Bill 208 military school choice allows military personnel the opportunity to enroll their children in almost any Ohio public school regardless of the district they live in. Ohio law … Read More... “LEGAL ALERT: New Proposed Ohio Law Would Allow Military Families to Choose Schools for Their Children”