Ohio Schools Implement Stricter Chronic Absenteeism Policies and New Health and Citizenship Mandates for Upcoming Academic Year

Ohio school districts are rolling out more stringent policies to combat chronic absenteeism, aiming to reduce the rate by half by 2028-29. Additionally, schools can now stock overdose reversal drugs like Naloxone, and teachers are mandated to incorporate 'good citizenship' instruction. These changes materially affect school operations, student safety, and curriculum.