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Witness tells JCAR new budget-driven childcare rules threaten small providers
Summary
Steve Toogan, legislative counsel to the CEO Project, told the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review that two rules tied to last‑minute state budget changes "materially threaten the economic viability" of nearly 500 small Ohio childcare businesses; committee members said JCAR lacks the authority to overhaul budget law and suggested legislative follow‑up.
Steve Toogan, legislative counsel to the CEO Project, told the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review on Tuesday that two recently filed rules implementing last‑minute changes in the state operating budget "materially threaten the economic viability of many Ohio childcare businesses." Toogan said his organization represents nearly 500 small childcare businesses and identified the rules in his testimony as "51 86 1 0 6 and 51 86 1 10."
The testimony came during the public comment period for agenda item 17, which concerns children and youth early care and education eligibility. Toogan asked that a testimonial packet his group submitted…
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