Effective: September 29, 2015
Latest Legislation: House Bill 64 - 131st General Assembly
(A) The board of trustees or other governing body of a state institution of higher education, as defined in section 3345.011 of the Revised Code, board of education of a school district, or governing board of an educational service center may, in addition to all other powers provided in the Revised Code:
(1) Contract for, purchase, or otherwise procure from an insurer or insurers licensed to do business by the state of Ohio for or on behalf of such of its employees as it may determine, life insurance, or sickness, accident, annuity, endowment, health, medical, hospital, dental, or surgical coverage and benefits, or any combination thereof, by means of insurance plans or other types of coverage, family, group or otherwise, and may pay from funds under its control and available for such purpose all or any portion of the cost, premium, or charge for such insurance, coverage, or benefits. However, the governing board, in addition to or as an alternative to the authority otherwise granted by division (A)(1) of this section, may elect to procure coverage for health care services, for or on behalf of such of its employees as it may determine, by means of policies, contracts, certificates, or agreements issued by at least two health insuring corporations holding a certificate of authority under Chapter 1751. of the Revised Code and may pay from funds under the governing board's control and available for such purpose all or any portion of the cost of such coverage.
(2) Make payments to a custodial account for investment in regulated investment company stock that is treated as an annuity under Internal Revenue Code section 403(b).
Any income of an employee deferred under divisions (A)(1) and (2) of this section in a deferred compensation program eligible for favorable tax treatment under the Internal Revenue Code shall continue to be included as regular compensation for the purpose of computing the contributions to and benefits from the retirement system of such employee. Any sum so deferred shall not be included in the computation of any federal and state income taxes withheld on behalf of any such employee.
(B) All or any portion of the cost, premium, or charge therefor may be paid in such other manner or combination of manners as the board or governing body may determine, including direct payment by the employee in cases under division (A)(1) of this section, and, if authorized in writing by the employee in cases under division (A)(1) or (2) of this section, by the board or governing body with moneys made available by deduction from or reduction in salary or wages or by the foregoing of a salary or wage increase. Nothing in section 3917.01 or section 3917.06 of the Revised Code shall prohibit the issuance or purchase of group life insurance authorized by this section by reason of payment of premiums therefor by the board or governing body from its funds, and such group life insurance may be so issued and purchased if otherwise consistent with the provisions of sections 3917.01 to 3917.07 of the Revised Code.
(C) The board of education of any school district may exercise any of the powers granted to the governing boards of public institutions of higher education under divisions (A) and (B) of this section. All health care benefits provided to persons employed by the public schools of this state shall be through health care plans that contain best practices identified by the department of administrative services under section 9.901 of the Revised Code.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Section 9.01 | Official Records - Preserving and Maintaining.
Section 9.02 | Inspection and Review of Financial Institution Records.
Section 9.03 | Newsletters of Political Subdivisions.
Section 9.04 | State Funds for Nontherapeutic Abortion Benefits.
Section 9.041 | Childbirth Preferred Over Abortion.
Section 9.06 | Private Operation and Management of Initial Intensive Program Prison.
Section 9.07 | Correctional Facility to House Out-of-State Prisoners.
Section 9.08 | Improper Internet Access - Private Correctional Facilities.
Section 9.10 | Facsimile Signature Defined.
Section 9.11 | Public Officials Using Facsimile Signature.
Section 9.12 | Validity of Instrument With Facsimile Signature.
Section 9.13 | Highway Project Not Located Within Subdivision Boundaries.
Section 9.14 | Loss of Funds Occasioned by Use of Duly Adopted Facsimile Signature.
Section 9.15 | Burial or Cremation of Body at Expense of Township or Municipal Corporation.
Section 9.16 | Governmental Use of Distributed Ledger Technology.
Section 9.21 | Policies Regarding Political Subdivisions That Hold Credit Card Accounts.
Section 9.22 | Use of Debit Card Accounts.
Section 9.23 | Disbursements by Government Entities Definitions.
Section 9.231 | Disbursements Over $25,000 - Contract Required - Exceptions.
Section 9.232 | Contract for Disbursements.
Section 9.233 | Recipient of Disbursements Entitled Only to Contract Payment Earned.
Section 9.234 | Records and Reports by Recipient - Financial Review - Financial Audit.
Section 9.235 | Records Open to Government Inspection.
Section 9.236 | Recipient to Repay Excess Payment - Civil Action to Recover.
Section 9.237 | Rules Governing Terms of Disbursement Contracts.
Section 9.238 | Form for Financial Reviews and Rules for Audit Reports.
Section 9.239 | Allocation of Federal Energy Efficient Building Deduction.
Section 9.24 | Findings for Recovery.
Section 9.241 | Civil Action for Recovery of Money.
Section 9.242 | Debarred Vendors; Participation in State Contracts.
Section 9.25 | Purchase of Surplus Commodities From Federal Government.
Section 9.26 | Gifts or Grants of Federal Property.
Section 9.27 | State Contracts - Invalid Terms and Conditions.
Section 9.28 | Competitive Solicitation as Public Record.
Section 9.29 | Multi-Year Asset Management Professional Service Contracts.
Section 9.30 | Public Utility Service Without Bidding and Notice.
Section 9.31 | Erroneous Bids.
Section 9.311 | Bonds Accompanying Bid to Be Executed by Approved Surety.
Section 9.312 | Factors to Determine Whether Bid Is Responsive and Bidder Is Responsible.
Section 9.313 | Reduction of Performance Bond After Substantial Performance.
Section 9.314 | Purchasing Services or Supplies by Reverse Auction.
Section 9.316 | Injunctive Relief.
Section 9.317 | Purchase of Supplies or Services by Reverse Auction.
Section 9.32 | Notification of Surety and Agent of Construction Contract Award.
Section 9.33 | Construction Management Services Definitions.
Section 9.331 | Notice of Accepting Bids for Construction Manager or Construction Manager at Risk.
Section 9.332 | Selection of and Contract With Construction Manager.
Section 9.333 | Financial Assurance to Be Provided by Construction Manager.
Section 9.334 | Evaluation of Most Qualified Proposals; Pricing Proposals; Contract Negotiations.
Section 9.335 | Construction of Statutes With Other Code Provisions.
Section 9.34 | Fiscal Year and Period of State and Political Subdivisions.
Section 9.35 | Contracts for Ministerial Duties by Public Officials.
Section 9.36 | Contract for Services of Fiscal and Management Consultants.
Section 9.361 | Payroll Deduction Benefit Program.
Section 9.37 | Direct Deposits.
Section 9.38 | Deposit of Public Moneys.
Section 9.39 | Liability for Public Money Received or Collected - Unclaimed Money.
Section 9.40 | Payroll Deduction for United States Savings Bonds.
Section 9.41 | Payroll Accounts.
Section 9.42 | Municipal Income Tax Deductions.
Section 9.43 | Savings in Share Accounts in Chartered Credit Unions Deductions.
Section 9.44 | Prior Public Service Counted in Computing Vacation Leave.
Section 9.441 | Continuing Rights or Benefits for Prior Service.
Section 9.45 | Nonprofit Debt Pooling Company Deductions.
Section 9.46 | u.s. Olympic Participation Leave.
Section 9.47 | Certificate of Compliance With Affirmative Action Programs.
Section 9.48 | Joint Purchasing Programs.
Section 9.481 | Residency Requirements Prohibited for Certain Employees.
Section 9.482 | Contracting for Services Between Political Subdivisions.
Section 9.483 | Sale and Leaseback Agreements.
Section 9.49 | Transparency in Contracts Between State and Private Attorneys.
Section 9.492 | Contingency Fee Contract With Private Attorney.
Section 9.493 | Contract With Private Attorney Outside Ohio.
Section 9.494 | Publication of Contract.
Section 9.495 | Annual Report.
Section 9.496 | Applicability.
Section 9.498 | Legislative Intent.
Section 9.50 | Display of the Pow/mia Flag During Normal Business Hours at Public Buildings.
Section 9.54 | Accessibility Signs.
Section 9.55 | Installation of Teletypewriters for Deaf or Hearing-Impaired at State Agencies.
Section 9.56 | Plans and Drawings for Public Buildings Filed With County Recorder.
Section 9.57 | Closure of Places of Worship.
Section 9.58 | Court Settlements That Conflict With the Revised Code.
Section 9.61 | Residency Not Required for Fire Chief.
Section 9.62 | Purchase of Police Dog or Horse.
Section 9.63 | Compliance With Lawful Requests Under Patriot Act.
Section 9.65 | Annuity Program for Volunteer Fire Fighters.
Section 9.661 | Liens to Secure Performance on Development Loans and Property Tax Incentives.
Section 9.67 | Restrictions on Owner of Professional Sports Team That Uses a Tax-Supported Facility.
Section 9.68 | Regulation of Arms Prohibited - Challenging Political Subdivisions.
Section 9.69 | Duties and Status of Law Enforcement Officer.
Section 9.70 | Permission for Street on Lands of Public Institution.
Section 9.73 | Public Employer Inquiries Regarding Criminal Background.
Section 9.74 | Victims of Dissemination of Image.
Section 9.75 | Requirement for Employment of Local Laborers Prohibited.
Section 9.76 | Boycott Provisions in Certain Contracts.
Section 9.78 | Determination of Effect of Criminal Conviction by Licensing Authority.
Section 9.79 | Limitations on Initial License Refusal.
Section 9.80 | Contribution to Charity Deductions.
Section 9.81 | Payroll Deduction Plans.
Section 9.82 | Risk Management and Insurance Programs Definitions.
Section 9.821 | Office of Risk Management.
Section 9.822 | Insurance and Bonds.
Section 9.823 | Risk Management Reserve Fund.
Section 9.83 | Liability Insurance for Public Employees.
Section 9.833 | Self-Insurance Program for Health Care Benefits.
Section 9.835 | Energy Price Risk Management Contract.
Section 9.84 | Witness Has Right of Counsel - Participation in Hearing Limited.
Section 9.85 | Immunity of Public Officers and Employees Definitions.
Section 9.86 | Immunity of Public Officers and Employees.
Section 9.87 | Indemnification of Public Officers and Employees.
Section 9.871 | Indemnification of Correctional Employee.
Section 9.88 | Immunity of Federal Law Enforcement Officers.
Section 9.90 | Purchase or Procurement of Insurance for Educational Employees.
Section 9.91 | Placement or Purchase of Tax-Sheltered Annuity for Educational Employees.
Section 9.911 | Annuity Contracts and Custodial Accounts.
Section 9.92 | Citizens' Reward Program.
Section 9.94 | Fractionalized Interests in Any One or More Public Obligations.
Section 9.95 | Maximum or Maximum Average Annual Interest Rate on Public Securities.
Section 9.96 | Issue Public Securities.
Section 9.97 | Exemption of Bond Interest From Income Tax.
Section 9.98 | Bond Financing Definitions.
Section 9.981 | Applicability.