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Ohio House approves measure to let 14- and 15-year-olds work later on school nights amid fierce debate
Summary
The Ohio House on Nov. 4 approved Senate Bill 50, which would permit 14- and 15-year-olds to work between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. during the school year if federal law is changed to allow it. Supporters said the change would provide opportunities for youth; opponents called it an erosion of child-labor protections.
The Ohio House of Representatives voted to approve Senate Bill 50 on a floor vote after extended debate, with the motion passing 60 affirmative to 30 negative. The bill would allow persons under 16 to be employed between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. during the school year if federal law is modified to permit such hours.
Proponents, including Representative Johnson, framed the measure as expanding opportunities for young workers and said current state rules mirror federal limits that could be changed by Congress. Johnson urged members to support the measure as a pragmatic…
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