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Philip Wagner takes over as state superintendent

What happened
The board chose Philip Wagner on March 9 by a 16–0 vote. At the September meeting, he said he began work July 31. Jason Wagner had served in the interim role.
Why it matters to families
The superintendent leads the agency’s work on educator licenses and professional conduct. This records a completed leadership change.
The evidence
March captions record the appointment vote. September captions record Philip Wagner’s stated July 31 start date.
The source
Ohio State Board of Education — official Ohio Channel captionsSee the full record for State Board of Education of Ohio.
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