Notice of Public Meeting: Department of Education and Workforce to Meet May 15
Director Stephen D. Dackin is convening a public meeting Thursday, May 15 at 9 a.m. at the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Room 102, 25 S. Front St., Columbus.
The agenda for the meeting is available on the Department’s website. The Ohio Channel will live stream all portions of the meeting. At the meeting, the Department will conduct a presentation that addresses any new information the Department has about any of its significant new or existing initiatives, policies, or guidelines; any change to state or federal law that affects the Department or education stakeholders; and any administrative rule the Director of Education and Workforce intends to adopt, amend, or rescind.
Seating will be available in the meeting room.
For general questions about the meeting, contact Lacey Snoke at (877) 644-6338.
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