State Evaluations

Ohio Notification Law changes:

Home education is now defined in codified law in the Ohio Revised Code thanks to HB33. The primary statute is RC 3321.042.  It provides the following NEW requirements for families who are home educating their children. These changes to state policy will be effective on the 91st day after Governor DeWine files HB33 with the office of the Secretary of State, placing it after the beginning of the school year. If you plan to homeschool in the 2023-2024 school year, file your notice of intent (NOI) for an excuse under compulsory school attendance like normal and include a notice of intent for an exemption which will go into effect in October with this law.

  • Under the new law, parents will submit a much shorter notice of intent and exempt their child from compulsory school attendance. The superintendent is required to acknowledge receipt of the notice of intent within 14 calendar days, but this is not an excuse letter. This is a receipt.
  • Under the new law, which will begin after the start of the 2023 school year, notices of intent are due August 30 in all school districts (or within 5 days of starting a child’s homeschool program in Ohio.)
  • Under the new law, parents must transmit a notice of intent listing (1) the parent’s name and address, (2) the child’s name, and (3) an assurance that the child will receive education in the required subject areas. That is it. No other information is required to exempt your child from compulsory school attendance.
  • Under the new law, there is no assessment requirement.
  • Under the new law, a child must receive instruction in the subject areas of English language arts, mathematics, science, history, government, and social studies.
  • Under the new law, there are no longer any teacher qualifications or required number of hours.

https://hslda.org/post/how-to-comply-with-ohios-homeschool-law

Below are the names and addresses for local superintendents in Jefferson County, OH

Melinda Young, Superintendent
Steubenville City Schools
611 N. 4th Street
Steubenville, OH 43952
 
Thomas Chappelear, Superintendent
Indian Creek Local Schools
100 Park Drive
Wintersville, OH 43953
 
Maureen Taggart, Superintendent
Toronto City Schools
1307 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
 
Scott Celestin, Superintendent
Buckeye Local Schools
6899 State Highway 150
Dillonvale, OH 43917
 
George Beattie, Superintendent
Edison Local Schools
14890 State Route 213
Hammondsville, OH 43930