EdConnection Updates (7/1/25)

July 1, 2025

Save the date: Ohio sales tax holiday savings opportunity The 2025 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday will take place Aug. 1-14, offering Ohioans meaningful savings during the back-to-school season. Sales tax holiday details

Back-to-school grant applications for educators now open LifeChanger of the Year, a national recognition program, is offering educators the chance to apply for Back-to-School Supply Grants.  Apply now Ohio school showcases Science of Reading progress Austintown Elementary in Mahoning County shared the positive impact of the Science of Reading on early literacy.  Learn more Ohio school groundbreakings and dedications The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission partners with communities to create future-ready schools and cultural projects where learning and creativity thrive. Project locations

New Rules for Public Comment The Department regularly posts rules for public comment. Currently, the Department does not have any rules open for comment. Find rules and related public comment deadlines on the Department’s website. Check back often as additional rules may be added throughout the week.

Superintendents, principals, treasurers, other administrators Fiscal Year 2026 School Improvement Grants webinar: One Funding Application questions Dates and Deadlines Approaching deadlines or important dates mentioned in earlier editions of EdConnection. JULY 7/1: Submit blended learning declarations 7/1: Revised Operating Standards for Identifying and Serving Students Who are Gifted go into effect 7/1: Complete opt-in form for Gifted Performance Indicator (community schools) 7/4: Student entries close for Ohio Department of Natural Resources student field trip contest 7/10: Retention/Promotion – Grade 3 Only reporting collection opens, affecting Ohio School Report Cards 7/16: Submit medical reporting information in EMIS for 2024-2025 school year 7/16: Submit data for several EMIS collections affecting Ohio School Report Cards 7/18: Submit Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid, Student Wellness and Success Funds report 7/21: Attend 2025 Business Advisory Council Townhall AUGUST 8/1: Adopt online day plan for academic school year 8/3: Complete the OhioMeansJobs K-12 Survey 8/8: Annual restraint and seclusion data collection window closes 8/31: Submit medical reporting information in Nonpublic Data System (chartered nonpublic schools)