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Jul 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Public Utilities Commission Of Ohio Commission Meeting
The commission addressed various electric, gas, and transportation cases. Key actions included denying a joint application for rehearing, adopting a methodology to recalculate excessive earnings and directing a refund, granting motions to dismiss complaints, establishing a comment period for utility rule amendments, approving reasonable arrangements for utility customers, and directing staff to reissue requests for proposals for audit services. Additionally, the commission denied an application for certification, approved requests to withdraw renewal applications, adopted stipulations resolving gas cost recovery audits, adjusted uncollectible expense riders, found respondents in violation of transportation regulations, and approved a settlement agreement regarding civil forfeitures. The meeting concluded with the commission agreeing to file comments with the Federal Communications Commission regarding pole attachment regulation and the recognition of an employee of the month.
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Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Commission Meeting
The commission meeting addressed several agenda items across multiple divisions. For the electric division, motions to dismiss complaints with prejudice were granted for three cases (17791, 18736, 25587), and a motion to dismiss without prejudice for failure to prosecute was granted for case 25812. Case 24106 resulted in the approval of AAP Ohio's proposed tariff language subject to staff recommendations. The commission adopted staff's proposed uniform reporting standards for distribution system hosting capacity maps in case 25765. Approval was granted for American Transmission Systems Incorporated's application for long-term financing authority (case 25980E). The results of an auction for generation supply for standard service offer customers of AP Ohio were accepted (case 231097). For the gas division, applications for certification to provide competitive retail electric and natural gas service were approved for early bird power and new energy consultants (cases 1404, 25932). Amended rules regarding revised code sections were adopted (case 25729). Annual writer audits were initiated for Duke Energy Ohio, Embridge Gas Ohio, Centerpoint Energy Ohio, and Columbia Gas of Ohio (cases 26218 through 26221). In the water division, a rehearing application filed by the Ohio Consumers Council was denied (case 24798). The transportation division addressed multiple cases where the commission found staff met the burden of proof regarding violations of transportation regulations and directed respondents to pay civil forfeitures (cases 241015, 2520, 25833). Settlements and dismissals were approved for other transportation cases (cases 25749, 25861, 251074, 25118, 24598). Finally, staff's motion to dismiss a complaint due to resolved issues was granted (case 25183). Authorization was granted to relocate and replace warning devices at a grade crossing in Mahoning County (case 241049). The commission also directed identified drivers, motor carriers, and shippers in default to pay forfeitures or provide justification (case 26147).
Feb 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Adult Diploma Program Monthly Meeting
Key discussions focused on OH|ID issues, directing users to the Student Manual and help desk for account creation, as the adult options team lacks access to this information. Regarding the Adult Diploma Program, the utilization of a prior 12-point industry-recognized credential to fulfill program requirements was reviewed, requiring prior approval for such cases. Updates were provided on the draft rules for the Competency-Based Educational Program, with the public comment period closing on February 15, 2026. Enrollment deadlines for FY26 were reiterated, emphasizing no carry-over students for FY27. Current participant numbers (102 awarded, 158 accepted) were reviewed, noting that inactive or unengaged students should be terminated to return funds to provider buckets. FY26 provider buckets will be reevaluated in the spring, with approximately $500,000 in unencumbered funds statewide. Important logistical updates included requesting graduation schedules and ensuring proper documentation for 16-18 year old test-takers in high school equivalency programs. A significant point was the transition scheduled for July 1, 2026, when the current Adult Diploma Program ends and the new Competency Based Educational Program launches, including changes in funding allocation and system migration from the HSD system to Literacy Pro for data management. Eligibility verification, ensuring students do not already possess a high school diploma or equivalency, remains a provider responsibility. Finally, the transition of Aspire staff to the Department of Education and Workforce in July was noted.
Jan 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Department Of Education And Workforce Public Meeting
The public meeting covered several key agenda items. Discussions included updates on Literacy and Academic Success, focusing on High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) EMIS reporting, the Local 6-8 HQIM ELA Rubric, and the Ohio's Refresher Course in the Science of Reading, including training requirements and deadlines. Updates were also provided on Workforce Readiness and Career-Technical Education, noting the establishment of Career Pathway Support Networks and the redesign of the Industry-Recognized Credential System. Furthermore, the meeting addressed Student Group Accountability requirements under Ohio Revised Code 3317.40 for student groups failing to demonstrate satisfactory achievement and progress. A model policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence in Schools was presented, and several Administrative Rules proposed for review were discussed, including amendments to OAC 3301-8-01, OAC Chapter 3301-19, OAC Chapter 3301-44 (rescision and introduction of new chapter), OAC Chapter 3301-45 (rescission), OAC 3301-51-11, and OAC Chapter 3301-92.
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