Our Members
Panel Discussion with Education Advocates to repeal HB70 and the ACA
At the OEA Summer Academy a panel discussion was held with State Representative Don Jones (R-Freeport), State Representative Joe Miller (D-Amherst) and Larry Ellis, President of Youngstown Education Association shared their experiences with the state government and the Academic Distress Commission.
Both Representatives sponsored the House Bill 154 which passed the House 83-12 as a stand alone bill to dissolve and replace academic distress commissions. See the link below to learn who else sponsored the bill.
https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA133-HB-154
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Urge your Sen. to Oppose Voucher Provisions in the Sub. Budget Bill (HB 166)
The Senate’s substitute bill includes several provisions related to the EdChoice voucher program that serve to expand the eligibility, availability, and cost of vouchers. OEA opposes these changes. OEA believes these funds would be better applied to the approximately 90% of students who attend Ohio’s local public schools.
NEA RA opportunities!
NEA Representative Assembly is scheduled for July 3 – July 7 in Houston, TX.
Applications for NEA RA at Large election due by Jan. 31.
Nominations for the NEA RA are due to Susan Alexander salexander@insight.rr.com by March 21. Elections will take place the week of March 18.