Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 13 — Establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program

Last action — Referred to committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill establishes a scholarship program for foster youth to attend college.

The bill creates a Foster-to-College Scholarship Program and requires hiring a school foster care liaison. It aims to support foster youth in pursuing higher education.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means enhanced support for families with foster youths pursuing college education.

Summary

To enact sections 3301.96 and 3333.89 of the Revised Code to establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, to require the Department of Education and Workforce to hire a full-time school foster care liaison, and to make an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

finance education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 13 do?
To enact sections 3301.96 and 3333.89 of the Revised Code to establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, to require the Department of Education and Workforce to hire a full-time school foster care liaison, and to make an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program.
Who sponsors SB 13?
SB 13 is sponsored by Michele Reynolds (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 13?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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