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On October 15, 2026, an appeals court issued a decision unanimously affirming the EdChoice voucher program to be unconstitutional under Article VI, Section 2, of the Ohio Constitution. This litigation arose due to EdChoice’s expansion from a limited scholarship program to a substantially broader program available to virtually every student across Ohio.

Members of public bodies may be required to testify about discussions held in executive session, according to a recent appeals court decision. The court found that public bodies have to be able to show their discussion topics were proper for executive session, and cannot claim a general “executive session privilege” to avoid offering that proof.

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued an order reclassifying medical marijuana from Schedule I drugs to Schedule III drugs. Schedule III drugs generally have acceptable medical benefits with a doctor’s prescription and moderate potential for abuse or dependence. This new classification of medical marijuana has implications for school districts from an employer perspective and from the perspective of supporting students with disabilities.

As another school year comes to a close, summer provides an important opportunity for districts to review compliance obligations, finalize personnel decisions, and prepare for the upcoming school year. Reviewing deadlines, updating policies, and coordinating with administrative staff now can help avoid issues later in the year.