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Broad coalition backs bill to require middle‑school career exploration and create ROI data initiative
Summary
Supporters from nonprofits, community colleges, employers and regional intermediaries told the committee SB 328 mandates structured career exploration by eighth grade, a statewide career‑coaching framework, and an Education & Workforce ROI initiative to link cross‑agency data; witnesses urged phased rollout and sustained funding to implement.
A broad coalition of education, workforce and business groups urged the Senate Education Committee to advance Senate Bill 328, a package that would require structured career exploration for grades 6–8, create a statewide career‑coaching framework with professional standards, and establish an Education and Workforce Return on Investment (ROI) initiative to connect cross‑agency data to graduate outcomes and credential value.
Cassie Palsgrove of OhioExcels said the…
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