Are you prepared to meet the reporting requirements of HB 123?

As we approach the end of the 2021-2022 school year, the deadline to submit the required data for your respective anonymous reporting system is fast approaching. This data is due with the annual certification of emergency management plans on July 1. 

House Bill 123 requires each district to submit a series of data points to the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) and Ohio Department of Education (ODE) at the end of each school year. The departments have created the following data collection worksheet to assist schools with gathering this information throughout the school year using existing ODE data collection fields.

Instructions for Districts:

This information will be emailed to the OSSC at saferohioschooltipline@dps.ohio.gov

Instructions for Vendors:

The legislation also requires the anonymous reporting system provider to submit data to both departments as well. This information can be collected on the third tab in the same worksheet. 

A list of FAQs is available here.

Any data collected by the Safer Ohio School Tip Line or an anonymous reporting program or reported to the department of education or department of public safety pursuant to this section are security records and are not public records pursuant to section 149.433 of the Revised Code.

Update Emergency Contact Information  Even if your school has their own tip line service, it is important to keep your "Emergency Contact Sheet " included with your school safety plan up to date to ensure the OSSC can provide you with timely information related to tips received.  Check to make sure your appropriate law enforcement agency with jurisdiction is listed and update your school administrator and school resource officer/security personnel if applicable. Outdated information can cause delays in receiving tips. For step-by-step instructions on how to upload your new contact sheet, please click here

What is the Safer Ohio School Tip Line and how do I register?  Governor Mike DeWine established the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) in August of 2019 to support schools, first responders, and communities in preventing, preparing for, and responding to threats and acts of violence, including self-harm. One of the resources that the OSSC administers is the Safer Ohio School Tip Line.  This free service is monitored 24/7 for anonymous reporting and can receive both calls and texts. This tip line allows students and adults to anonymously share information with school officials and law enforcement about threats to student safety—whether that involves a threatened mass incident or harm to a single student. Registration is not required to receive tips reported to the Safer Ohio School Tip Line, but it will allow you to receive free promotional materials for your school and ensure you receive the latest opportunities from the OSSC.  Register Here Tip: Don't forget to keep your Emergency Contact Information Sheet up-to-date in OH|ID to ensure we have the correct information for when a tip comes in.

For questions regarding this free service, please contact us by emailing to OhioSchoolSafetyCenter@dps.ohio.gov.