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Committee hears testimony for Foster-to-College scholarship; sponsors propose $7.5M annual appropriation
Summary
Sponsors and proponent witnesses told the Senate Finance Committee that House Bill 164 (and companion SB 182) would create a last-dollar scholarship for youth with foster-care experience, with an initial appropriation of $7.5 million per year proposed and discussion of a prorated start. No committee vote was taken.
The Ohio Senate Finance Committee heard sponsor and proponent testimony on House Bill 164 (the Foster-to-College Scholarship Act) and its companion Senate Bill 182.
Sponsors told the committee the proposal would create last-dollar scholarships for students who were in foster care from age 13 onward and cover a range of postsecondary options, including trade schools, community colleges and 4-year institutions. Testimony said the program would cover remaining tuition and related costs…
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