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Ohio Civil Rights Commission reports record caseload, asks to maintain staffing in biennium budget
Summary
Executive Director Angela Phelps White told the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee that filings at the Ohio Civil Rights Commission rose to 7,779 in FY 2024 and described a new case management system, staffing increases and federal funding arrangements used to cover investigations.
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission told the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee it has experienced rapid caseload growth and is relying on a combination of federal reimbursements and General Revenue Fund support to meet statutory timelines.
"The commission is committed to promoting positive human relations throughout its diverse communities," Executive Director Angela Phelps White said. She described the commission as Ohio’s lead civil‑rights enforcement agency and said it enforces complaints in employment, housing, public accommodation, credit and higher education.
Phelps White said the commission implemented a new…
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