Ohio's education data office issued an EMIS Newsflash dated Oct. 15, 2026, covering two items: a second version of the FY27 Initial Staff and Course (L) Collection, and a Secure Data Center update dated Oct. 9, 2026.
According to the bulletin, the L Collection version 2 is a recently posted collection request, and readers should consult the Release Notes for specifics. The notice as published does not include a submission window, due date, or list of changes.
On the Secure Data Center side, the bulletin reports that 2025-2026 school year data are now available for the reports it names. Districts are directed to the Secure Data Center's Status of Reports page to verify which reports carry data for that school year. The bulletin also states that a new report has been added, Preschool Least Restrictive Environments. Two additional reports referenced are Special Education Graduation Rate and Special Education Identification.
Contact details listed in the notice are 25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215; telephone (614) 387-0395 or (877) 644-6338; and email emis@education.ohio.gov.
The bulletin does not state whether the version 2 posting replaces an earlier release or what prompted the update.