3301.0718 Standards and curricula for computer literacy, fine arts, foreign language - health or physical education provisions.

(A) After completing the required standards specified in section 3301.079 of the Revised Code, the state board of education shall adopt standards and model curricula for instruction in computer literacy for grades three through twelve and in fine arts and foreign language for grades kindergarten through twelve.

(B) Not later than December 31, 2007, the state board shall adopt the most recent standards developed by the national association for sport and physical education for physical education in grades kindergarten through twelve or shall adopt its own standards for physical education in those grades. The department of education shall provide the standards, and any revisions of the standards, to all school districts and community schools established under Chapter 3314. of the Revised Code. Any school district or community school may utilize the standards.

The department shall employ a full-time physical education coordinator to provide guidance and technical assistance to districts and community schools in implementing the standards adopted under this division. The superintendent of public instruction shall determine that the person employed as coordinator is qualified for the position, as demonstrated by possessing an adequate combination of education, license, and experience. The department shall hire a coordinator not later than October 31, 2007.

(C) The state board shall not adopt or revise any standards or curriculum in the area of health unless, by concurrent resolution, the standards, curriculum, or revisions are approved by both houses of the general assembly. Before the house of representatives or senate votes on a concurrent resolution approving health standards, curriculum, or revisions, its standing committee having jurisdiction over education legislation shall conduct at least one public hearing on the standards, curriculum, or revisions.

(D) The state board shall not adopt a diagnostic assessment or achievement test for any grade level or subject area other than those specified in section 3301.079 of the Revised Code.

Effective Date: 09-11-2001; 2007 HB119 09-29-2007