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Last action · May 27, 2026: Referred to FinanceSponsor: Josh Williams
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio appropriates $250,000 for 2026 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the for financial literacy education.
The measure directs state funds specifically to support Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio's fifth-year program over a two-year period, adding to existing .
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio
Receives state appropriations totaling $500,000 across fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support its fifth-year program.
Department of Commerce
Oversees the operating appropriations under the Dedicated Purpose Fund Group.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- May 27, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to Finance
- May 26, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced
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www.legislature.ohio.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance25How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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