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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio modifies the grant and funding formula for county community corrections facilities serving felony delinquents
Last action · March 4, 2026: Referred to FinanceSponsors: Tex Fischer and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The Ohio General Assembly is modifying the statutory formula used by the Department of Youth Services to calculate and distribute operational grants and funding to county community corrections facilities for . The measure establishes updated calculation guidelines based on county felony adjudications and bed day credits, and outlines administrative requirements for facility grant applications and minority access plans.
Changes how state corrections grant money and credit allocations are distributed to county juvenile courts and community facilities, directly affecting local juvenile justice program funding and county financial obligations for .
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.
County community corrections facilities
Facilities must meet updated application, minority access, intake screening, and operational criteria to remain eligible for state grants.
County juvenile courts
Courts receive funding allocations based on adjusted formulas and must review and respond to department placement notices within thirty days.
Department of Youth Services
The department must adopt new rules, review grant applications, manage credit allocations, and disburse operational funds according to the revised statutory procedures.
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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- Mar 4, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to Finance
- Mar 3, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced
Version history
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