Ohio Laws Affecting School Health

Ohio 136th Assembly 

S.B.109  To Provide no-cost breakfast and lunch to students S.B. 109 OASN submitted a statement of support. 

H.B. 97   Require Public Schools to provide meals and related services  H.B. 97 OASN submitted statement of support

H.B. 77   Requires DOH develop type 1 diabetes information for parents H.B. 77 OASN submitted statement of support 

All this legislation remains in committees. You can find a link to Ohio Legislature in the side panel to track as well as a means to contact committee members to help move this legislation out of committee. 

Proposed MSP Rules open for comment:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking public comment on the proposed updates to Chapter 5160-35 of the Administrative Code until May 20, 2025.

The proposed updates to the Medicaid School Program (MSP) rule package:

  • Allow for more flexibility in documenting medical necessity, including 504 plans and a School Services Plan of Care;
  • Include additional physical and behavioral health services that can be reimbursed when provided by a school;
  • Include preventative health services reimbursement for all students enrolled in Medicaid when provided by a school.

The draft rules can be found on the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s website. OASN reviewed and submitted comments.