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Junior League and witnesses renew plea for Foster-to‑College scholarship inclusion in state budget
Summary
Julia Marino and Junior League members urged the House Finance Committee to reinstate the Foster to College Scholarship Act in the state budget, saying the program helps foster youth access higher education and long-term stability.
Julia Marino, a postdoctoral scholar and member of the Junior League of Columbus, asked the House Finance Committee to reconsider including the Foster to College Scholarship Act in the state budget, saying the program would give foster youth tuition support after federal grants and could improve long-term outcomes.
Marino recalled a 10‑year‑old witness, Priya, who previously testified and whose hopes would be dashed if funding were not added. “When we tell her that this funding was omitted, she'll be really disappointed,” Marino said. She urged the committee to consider…
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