Family Civic Engagement
Statutory Requirements
Ohio Revised Code Sec. 3313.821 requires all Boards of Education and invites STEM and community schools to appoint a Family and Civic Engagement (FCE) Team. The FCE Team is mandated to work with county Family and Children First Councils to create a five-year Family and Civic Engagement Plan and annually report on implementation progress to the county Family and Children First Council.
A Family Civic Engagement Team must have the following representation:
- Parents
- Community
- Health and human services representatives
- Business representatives
- Other participants selected by districts
For more information regarding FCE statutory requirements, view The Ohio State University College of Social Work’s Policy Brief.

