Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 3301 | Department of Education
Section 3301.48 | Interstate Compact for Education.

Effective: October 13, 1967
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 229 - 107th General Assembly
The interstate compact for education is hereby ratified, enacted into law, and entered into by this state as a party thereto with any other state which has heretofore legally joined in the compact and which may hereafter legally join in the compact as follows:
COMPACT FOR EDUCATION
Article I. Purpose and Policy.
A. It is the purpose of this compact to:
1. Establish and maintain close cooperation and understanding among executive, legislative, professional educational and lay leadership on a nationwide basis at the state and local levels.
2. Provide a forum for the discussion, development, crystalization and recommendation of public policy alternatives in the field of education.
3. Provide a clearing house of information on matters relating to educational problems and how they are being met in different places throughout the nation, so that the executive and legislative branches of state government and of local communities may have ready access to the experience and record of the entire country, and so that both lay and professional groups in the field of education may have additional avenues for the sharing of experience and the interchange of ideas in the formation of public policy in education.
4. Facilitate the improvement of state and local educational systems so that all of them will be able to meet adequate and desirable goals in a society which requires continuous qualitative and quantitative advance in educational opportunities, methods, and facilities.
B. It is the policy of this compact to encourage and promote local and state initiative in the development, maintenance, improvement, and administration of educational systems and institutions in a manner which will accord with the needs and advantages of diversity among localities and states.
C. The party states recognize that each of them has an interest in the quality and quantity of education furnished in each of the other states, as well as in the excellence of its own educational systems and institutions, because of the highly mobile character of individuals within the nation, and because the products and services contributing to the health, welfare, and economic advancement of each state are supplied in significant part by persons educated in other states.
Article II. State Defined.
As used in this compact, "state" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Article III. The Commission.
A. The educational commission of the states, hereinafter called "the commission", is hereby established. The commission shall consist of seven members representing each party state. One of such members shall be the governor; two shall be members of the state legislature selected by their respective houses and serving in such manner as the legislature may determine; and four shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor, unless the laws of the state otherwise provide. If the laws of a state prevent legislators from serving on the commission, six members shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the governor, unless the laws of the state otherwise provide. In addition to any other principles or requirements which a state may establish for the appointment and service of its members of the commission, the guiding principle for the composition of the membership on the commission from each party state shall be that the members representing such state shall, by virtue of their training, experience, knowledge, or affiliations be in a position collectively to reflect broadly the interests of the state government, higher education, the state education system, local education, lay and professional, public, and non-public educational leadership. Of those appointees, one shall be the head of a state agency or institution, designated by the governor, having responsibility for one or more programs of public education. In addition to the members of the commission representing the party states, there may be not to exceed ten nonvoting commissioners selected by the steering committee for terms of one year. Such commissioners shall represent leading national organizations of professional educators or persons concerned with educational administration.
B. The members of the commission shall be entitled to one vote each on the commission. No action of the commission shall be binding unless taken at a meeting at which a majority of the total number of votes on the commission are cast in favor thereof. Action of the commission shall be only at a meeting at which a majority of the commissioners are present. The commission shall meet at least once a year. In its bylaws, and subject to such directions and limitations as may be contained therein, the commission may delegate the exercise of any of its powers to the steering committee or the executive director, except for the power to approve budgets or requests for appropriations, the power to make policy recommendations pursuant to Article IV and adoption of the annual report pursuant to Article III (J).
C. The commission shall have a seal.
D. The commission shall elect annually, from among its members, a chairman, who shall be a governor, a vice chairman, and a treasurer. The commission shall provide for the appointment of an executive director. Such executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the commission, and together with the treasurer and such other personnel as the commission may deem appropriate shall be bonded in such amount as the commission shall determine. The executive director shall be secretary.
E. Irrespective of the civil service, personnel, or other merit laws of any of the party states, the executive director subject to the approval of the steering committee shall appoint, remove, or discharge such personnel as may be necessary for the performance of the functions of the commission, and shall fix the duties and compensation of such personnel. The commission in its bylaws shall provide for the personnel policies and programs of the commission.
F. The commission may borrow, accept, or contract for the services of personnel from any party jurisdiction, the United States, or any subdivision or agency of the aforementioned governments, or from any agency of two or more of the party jurisdictions or their subdivisions.
G. The commission may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this compact any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, conditional or otherwise, from any State, the United States, or any other governmental agency, or from any person, firm, association, foundation, or corporation, and may receive, utilize, and dispose of the same. Any donation or grant accepted by the commission pursuant to this paragraph or services borrowed pursuant to paragraph (F) of this article shall be reported in the annual report of the commission. Such report shall include the nature, amount, and conditions, if any, of the donation, grant, or services borrowed, and the identity of the donor or lender.
H. The commission may establish and maintain such facilities as may be necessary for the transacting of its business. The commission may acquire, hold, and convey real and personal property and any interest therein.
I. The commission shall adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business and shall have the power to amend and rescind these bylaws. The commission shall publish its bylaws in convenient form and shall file a copy thereof and a copy of any amendment thereto, with the appropriate agency or officer in each of the party States.
J. The commission annually shall make to the governor and legislature of each party state a report covering the activities of the commission for the preceding year. The commission may make such additional reports as it may deem desirable.
Article IV. Powers.
In addition to authority conferred on the commission by other provisions of the compact, the commission shall have authority to:
1. Collect, correlate, analyze, and interpret information and data concerning educational needs and resources.
2. Encourage and foster research in all aspects of education, but with special reference to the desirable scope of instruction, organization, administration, and instructional methods and standards employed or suitable for employment in public educational systems.
3. Develop proposals for adequate financing of education as a whole and at each of its many levels.
4. Conduct or participate in research of the types referred to in this article in any instance where the commission finds that such research is necessary for the advancement of the purposes and policies of this compact, utilizing fully the resources of national associations, regional compact organizations for higher education, and other agencies and institutions, both public and private.
5. Formulate suggested policies and plans for the improvement of public education as a whole, or for any segment thereof, and make recommendations with respect thereto available to the appropriate governmental units, agencies, and public officials.
6. Do such other things as may be necessary or incidental to the administration of any of its authority or functions pursuant to this compact.
Article V. Cooperation With Federal Government.
A. If the laws of the United States specifically so provide, or if administrative provision is made therefor within the federal government, the United States may be represented on the commission by not to exceed ten representatives. Any such representative or representatives of the United States shall be appointed and serve in such manner as may be provided by or pursuant to federal law, and may be drawn from any one or more branches of the federal government, but no such representative shall have a vote on the commission.
B. The commission may provide information and make recommendations to any executive or legislative agency or officer of the federal government concerning the common educational policies of the states, and may advise with any such agencies or officers concerning any matter of mutual interest.
Article VI. Committees.
A. To assist in the expeditious conduct of its business when the full commission is not meeting, the commission shall elect a steering committee of thirty members which, subject to the provisions of this compact and consistent with the policies of the commission, shall be constituted and function as provided in the bylaws of the commission. One-third of the voting membership of the steering committee shall consist of governors, and the remainder shall consist of other members of the commission. A federal representative on the commission may serve with the steering committee, but without vote. The voting members of the steering committee shall serve for terms of two years, except that members elected to the first steering committee of the commission shall be elected as follows: fifteen for one year and fifteen for two years. The chairman, vice chairman, and treasurer of the commission shall be members of the steering committee and shall serve during their continuance in these offices. Vacancies in the steering committee shall not effect its authority to act, but the commission at its next regularly ensuing meeting following the occurrence of any vacancy shall fill it for the unexpired term. No person shall serve more than two terms as a member of the steering committee; provided that service for a partial term of one year or less shall not be counted toward the two term limitation.
B. The commission may establish advisory and technical committees composed of state, local, and federal officials, and private persons to advise it with respect to any one or more of its functions. Any advisory or technical committee may, on request of the state concerned, be established to consider any matter of special concern to two or more of the party states.
C. The commission may establish such additional committees as its bylaws may provide.
Article VII. Finance.
A. The commission shall advise the governor or designated officer or officers of each party state of its budget and estimated expenditures for such period as may be required by the laws of that party state. Each of the commission's budgets of estimated expenditures shall contain specific recommendations of the amount or amounts to be appropriated by each of the party states.
B. The total amount of appropriation requests under any budget shall be apportioned among the party states. In making such apportionment, the commission shall devise and employ a formula which takes equitable account of the populations and per capita income levels of the party states.
C. The commission shall not pledge the credit of any party states. The commission may meet any of its obligations in whole or in part with funds available to it pursuant to Article III (G) of this compact, provided that the commission takes specific action setting aside such funds prior to incurring an obligation to be met in whole or in part in such manner. Except where the commission makes use of funds available to it pursuant to Article III (G) thereof, the commission shall not incur any obligation prior to the allotment of funds by the party states adequate to meet the same.
D. The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established by its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the commission shall be audited yearly by a qualified public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual reports of the commission.
E. The accounts of the commission shall be open at any reasonable time for inspection by duly constituted officers of the party states and by any persons authorized by the commission.
F. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent commission compliance with laws relating to audit or inspection of accounts by or on behalf of any government contributing to the support of the commission.
Article VIII. Eligible Parties; Entry Into and Withdrawal.
A. This compact shall have as eligible parties all states, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. In respect of any such jurisdiction not having a governor, the term "governor", as used in this compact, shall mean the closest equivalent official of such jurisdiction.
B. Any state or other eligible jurisdiction may enter into this compact and it shall become binding thereon when it has adopted the same: provided that in order to enter into initial effect, adoption by at least ten eligible party jurisdictions shall be required.
C. Adoption of the compact may be either by enactment thereof or by adherence thereto by the governor; provided that in the absence of enactment, adherence by the governor shall be sufficient to make his state a party only until December 31, 1967. During any period when a state is participating in this compact through gubernatorial action, the governor shall appoint those persons who, in addition to himself, shall serve as the members of the commission from his state, and shall provide to the commission an equitable share of the financial support of the commission from any source available to him.
D. Except for a withdrawal effective on December 31, 1967 in accordance with paragraph C of this article, any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until one year after the governor of the withdrawing state has given notice in writing of the withdrawal to the governors of all other party states. No withdrawal shall affect any liability already incurred by or chargeable to a party state prior to the time of such withdrawal.
Article IX. Construction and Severability.
This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any state or of the United States, or the application thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state participating therein, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.
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Ohio Revised Code

Title 33 | Education-Libraries

Chapter 3301 | Department of Education

Section 3301.01 | State Board of Education.

Section 3301.011 | Total Student Count Defined.

Section 3301.012 | Computer Science Defined.

Section 3301.02 | Elected and Appointed State Board Members - Terms of Office.

Section 3301.03 | Board Members to Be Qualified Electors - Oath, Salary, Expenses.

Section 3301.04 | Meetings.

Section 3301.041 | Audio and Video Recordings of Board of Education Meetings.

Section 3301.05 | Public Meetings, Official Records of Board.

Section 3301.06 | Vacancy on Board.

Section 3301.07 | State Board of Education - Powers and Duties.

Section 3301.071 | Standards for Teacher Certification in Nontax-Supported or Nonchartered, Nontax-Supported Schools.

Section 3301.072 | Programs of In-Service Training in District Budget and Finance.

Section 3301.074 | Licenses for School District Treasurers and Business Managers.

Section 3301.075 | Purchase and Lease of Data Processing Services and Equipment - Ohio Education Computer Network.

Section 3301.076 | Operating Reserve Account or Minimum Cash Balance.

Section 3301.077 | Adoption of Reading Competencies.

Section 3301.078 | No Agreements to Cede Control of Content Standards; No Purchase of Parcc Assessments; Analyses of Assessments.

Section 3301.079 | Academic Standards - Model Curriculum.

Section 3301.0710 | Ohio Graduation Tests.

Section 3301.0711 | Administration and Grading of Assessments.

Section 3301.0712 | College and Work Ready Assessment System.

Section 3301.0713 | Education Management Information System Advisory Council.

Section 3301.0714 | Guidelines for Statewide Education Management Information System.

Section 3301.0715 | District Board to Administer Diagnostic Assessments - Intervention Services.

Section 3301.0716 | Department Access to Student Information.

Section 3301.0717 | Establishment and Submission of Education Goals With Specific Timetables by Board.

Section 3301.0718 | Standards and Curricula for Computer Literacy, Fine Arts, Foreign Language - Health or Physical Education Provisions.

Section 3301.0719 | Adoption of Standards for Business Education in Grades Seven Through Twelve.

Section 3301.0720 | Recommendations to School Districts for Teaching Secondary School Sciences.

Section 3301.0721 | Model Curricula - College and Career Readiness, Financial Literacy; Proper Interactions With Peace Officers.

Section 3301.0723 | Data Verification Code for Younger Children Receiving State Services.

Section 3301.0725 | Extended Programming Employment of Certificated Instructional Personnel.

Section 3301.0726 | High School Instructional Materials on Personal Financial Responsibility; Development of Handwriting as a Skill.

Section 3301.0728 | Retaking of End-of-Course Examinations.

Section 3301.0729 | Time Spent on Assessments.

Section 3301.0730 | User Review of Emis Guidelines.

Section 3301.08 | Appointment of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Section 3301.09 | Superintendent of Public Instruction Shall Be Secretary of Board.

Section 3301.10 | Superintendent of Public Instruction Shall Be Member of Board of Trustees of Ohio History Connection.

Section 3301.11 | Superintendent of Public Instruction Shall Be Executive and Administrative Officer of Board.

Section 3301.12 | Superintendent of Public Instruction - Additional Duties.

Section 3301.121 | Adjudication Procedure to Determine Whether to Permanently Exclude Pupil.

Section 3301.13 | Department of Education - Organization - Powers and Duties.

Section 3301.131 | School-Parent and School-Business Partnerships.

Section 3301.133 | Identifiable Organizational Unit of Department to Deal With Management of Education Data.

Section 3301.134 | Awards for Innovative and Exemplary Parental Involvement Programs.

Section 3301.135 | List of Free, Reduced Cost Epinepherine Autoinjectors.

Section 3301.136 | High-Quality Tutoring Program List.

Section 3301.14 | Annual Report.

Section 3301.15 | Inspection of Institutions Employing Teachers - Reports.

Section 3301.16 | State Board to Classify and Charter School Districts and Individual Schools Within Each District.

Section 3301.161 | Petition of Referendum Against Transfer of School District.

Section 3301.162 | Notice of Intent to Close Chartered Nonpublic School.

Section 3301.163 | Third-Grade Reading Guarantee for Scholarship Students.

Section 3301.164 | Chartered Nonpublic School Reporting Requirements on School Website.

Section 3301.17 | Driver Education Courses.

Section 3301.171 | Driver Education Course Fee.

Section 3301.18 | Duties of Department Regarding Desegregation Within School Districts.

Section 3301.19 | Program to Support School Boards That Voluntarily Adopt and Implement Desegregation Plan.

Section 3301.22 | Model Harassment Prevention Policy.

Section 3301.221 | List of Approved Programs in Suicide Awareness and Prevention and Violence Prevention.

Section 3301.23 | State Computer Science Education Committee and Plan.

Section 3301.27 | Research on Factors That Improve Education Effectiveness.

Section 3301.28 | Tutoring and Remedial Education Program.

Section 3301.30 | Programs for Children of Migrant Agricultural Laborers.

Section 3301.311 | Preschool Program, Early Childhood Education Program, or Early Learning Program Staff Degree Requirements.

Section 3301.32 | Criminal Records Check.

Section 3301.40 | Adult Education Programs.

Section 3301.45 | Distribution of Information From Online Education and Career Planning Tool to High Schools.

Section 3301.48 | Interstate Compact for Education.

Section 3301.481 | Identifying State Agency for Whose Benefit Real Property Is Acquired.

Section 3301.49 | Appointment of Members to Educational Commission.

Section 3301.50 | Preschool Educator License.

Section 3301.51 | Preschool Associate Educator License Not Required.

Section 3301.52 | Preschool, School Child Program Definitions.

Section 3301.521 | Applicability to Day-Care Provided Exclusively for Participants of an Adult Education Program.

Section 3301.53 | Rules for Minimum Standards for Preschool Programs.

Section 3301.531 | Tuberculosis Screening, Testing of Prospective Employees.

Section 3301.54 | Direction and Supervision of Preschool Program - Qualifications of Staff Members.

Section 3301.541 | Criminal Records Check.

Section 3301.55 | Preschool Program Building Requirements and Building Plan.

Section 3301.56 | Duties of Director of Program - Staff Requirements and Maximum Group Size - Right of Access.

Section 3301.57 | Providing Consultation and Technical Assistance.

Section 3301.58 | Licensing of Preschool Programs and School Child Programs - Enforcement of Rules.

Section 3301.59 | License Required for School Child Program to Receive State or Federal Funds - Eligible Nonpublic School Program Alternatives.

Section 3301.60 | Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.

Section 3301.601 | Technology-Based Educational Opportunities for Military Family Children.

Section 3301.61 | State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.

Section 3301.62 | Compact Commissioner.

Section 3301.63 | Military Family Education Liaison.

Section 3301.64 | Division of Assessment for Participation in Compact.

Section 3301.65 | School District Enrollment of Military Family Children.

Section 3301.68 | Consolidated School Mandate Report for School Districts.

Section 3301.70 | State Board Duties as to National and Community Service Act of 1990.

Section 3301.71 | Effect of Child Support Default on License or Certificate.

Section 3301.80 | Certificate of High School Equivalence.

Section 3301.81 | Criteria to Take High School Equivalency Test.

Section 3301.90 | Early Childhood Advisory Council.

Section 3301.923 | Clearinghouse of Best Practices to Promote Student Health.

Section 3301.94 | Education Data Repository.

Section 3301.941 | Student Level Data Records Collected and Maintained for Early Childhood Programs.

Section 3301.947 | Privacy of Data During Testing.

Section 3301.948 | Provision of Data to Multi-State Consortium Prohibited.