Melanie Elsey
CHEO Legislative Liaison
Christian Home Educators of Ohio is honored to be a watcher on the “legislative wall” in the state of Ohio.
To this end, Melanie Elsey, monitors monthly State Board of Education meetings, provides up-to-date analysis of pending legislation, interacts with legislators on both sides of the aisle and works closely with HSLDA …all to help protect Ohio homeschool families.
Bio
Melanie Elsey
Melanie Elsey has been on staff with CHEO since 1994. Over the years she has been instrumental in safe-guarding the rights of families to freely home educate. Having formerly taught in the public schools, she left the classroom to focus on home educating her (now grown) children. Melanie’s work today primarily focuses on researching public policy and communicating with state and federal legislators regarding the impact on families and communities.
In addition to her work with CHEO, Melanie serves as the National Legislative Director for the American Policy Roundtable and is a Panelist on The Public Square® radio broadcast. She can be heard weekly bringing the message of responsible citizenship to the public on The Public Square® radio program.
Melanie lives in Uniontown, Ohio with her husband, John.
Legislative Issues Explained
A New Beginning
Today marks a huge change in home education in Ohio! The Ohio General Assembly has approved the state’s 2-year budget (HB33) and in this legislation the definition of home education has been moved from the Ohio Administrative Code and formally placed in the Ohio Revised Code.
Home education is now defined in codified law and has also been simplified for all home educating families. State regulations that have been in place for over 30 years will now be repealed.
College Credit Plus
College Credit Plus is a program provided by the state of Ohio that includes opportunities for home educators.
We have included links for additional information…
Diploma Fairness
No More Discrimination
Ohio Revised Code 3313.6110
Diploma granted by parent or guardian.
For the complete statute,
click below.