HB797

Enact the Ohio Students and Families Workforce Strengthening Act

Introduced·3/31/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a three-year pilot program to support social work internships in underserved Ohio schools.

The Ohio Students and Families Workforce Strengthening Act creates a pilot program to provide paid internships for students in master's degree social work programs at select universities. The program aims to strengthen the school-based social work workforce in underserved and high-need schools. Eligible students can receive grants for internships at qualifying schools, which include public schools where at least 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

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Current
Children and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 13

House

Referred to committee: Children and Human Services

Mar 31

House

Introduced