Legislation

Section Number:	Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 179.03 (1999)
Title:	Powers and Duties; Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Commission Gifts and Grants Fund
Summary:	Outlines the duties of the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management including developing programs to provide dispute resolution and conflict management training and education for public and private education.

Pending Legislation

Bill Number:	1999 Ohio House Bill No. 282, 1999-2000 Regular Session
Title:	Education Programs; Appropriations
Summary:	Appropriates money to the Department of Education for the purpose of providing dispute resolution and conflict management training and materials to schools districts.
Status:	Line item vetoed by Governor- 6/29/1999; Enacted 6/29/1999

Administrative Regulation

Regulation Number:	Ohio Admin. Code 3301-24 (West 1999)
Title:	Performance Based Licensure for Administrators
Summary:	Requires a beginning principal, in order to complete the entry year program, to demonstrate success in six competency areas. One area is entitled facilitating the vision. It requires the administrator to demonstrate abilities in effective communication, consensus building, and negotiation skills.