• HB 111 requires schools to transfer a student's records within five days of receiving a request. Find your representative at http://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/district-map and tell them to support this bill!
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    HB 111 requires schools to transfer a student's records within five days of receiving a request. Find your representative at http://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/district-map and tell them to support this bill!
  • It is essential that teachers and school administrators have access to the records of incoming students so that they can determine how to best provide the high-quality education that every student deserves. Without these records, a student may be placed in an environment that’s not conducive to their success. Teachers are forced to use their best guess to determine a student’s academic proficiency and may find themselves without the resources to educate the student appropriately. The problem is exacerbated for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). These students might be placed in an inappropriate classroom setting and may not receive the specialized attention they require. As a result, these students may act out, causing them to receive harsh punishments. HB 111 would require that all schools must transfer a student’s record within 5 days of receiving a request. This timely transfer of records will ensure that teachers are able to properly do their job and will help set up Ohio students for academic success.
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    It is essential that teachers and school administrators have access to the records of incoming students so that they can determine how to best provide the high-quality education that every student deserves. Without these records, a student may be placed in an environment that’s not conducive to their success. Teachers are forced to use their best guess to determine a student’s academic proficiency and may find themselves without the resources to educate the student appropriately. The problem is exacerbated for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). These students might be placed in an inappropriate classroom setting and may not receive the specialized attention they require. As a result, these students may act out, causing them to receive harsh punishments. HB 111 would require that all schools must transfer a student’s record within 5 days of receiving a request. This timely transfer of records will ensure that teachers are able to properly do their job and will help set up Ohio students for academic success.
  • Out of network care is expensive and forces Ohioans to either pay more out of pocket or forgo care entirely. Ohioans struggling with mental illness and addiction disorders should not be punished. SB 254 and HB 443 will enforce parity so that all Ohioans are treated fairly.
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    Out of network care is expensive and forces Ohioans to either pay more out of pocket or forgo care entirely. Ohioans struggling with mental illness and addiction disorders should not be punished. SB 254 and HB 443 will enforce parity so that all Ohioans are treated fairly.
  • SB 254 requires the state of Ohio to enforce federal mental health parity laws. Find your Senator at ohiosenate.gov/senators/distr… and tell them to support this bill!
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    SB 254 requires the state of Ohio to enforce federal mental health parity laws. Find your Senator at ohiosenate.gov/senators/distr… and tell them to support this bill!
  • Despite the progress made toward recognizing all forms of illness, mental health and substance use disorders are still stigmatized. Mental health and substance use disorders are just as serious as physical aliments. Recognizing this, Congress passed the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act in 2008, which prohibited insurers from placing any limitations on treatment benefits for mental health and substance use disorders that were not in place for medical or surgical benefits. Although passed over a decade ago, parity enforcement has been lacking in Ohio, which has a detrimental effect on Ohioans with mental health issues or substance use disorders who are trying to access care. HB 443 and SB 254 require the state to better enforce the law, which creates greater transparency of health plans while making it easier for Ohioans to gain access to mental health and addiction treatment.
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    Despite the progress made toward recognizing all forms of illness, mental health and substance use disorders are still stigmatized. Mental health and substance use disorders are just as serious as physical aliments. Recognizing this, Congress passed the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act in 2008, which prohibited insurers from placing any limitations on treatment benefits for mental health and substance use disorders that were not in place for medical or surgical benefits. Although passed over a decade ago, parity enforcement has been lacking in Ohio, which has a detrimental effect on Ohioans with mental health issues or substance use disorders who are trying to access care. HB 443 and SB 254 require the state to better enforce the law, which creates greater transparency of health plans while making it easier for Ohioans to gain access to mental health and addiction treatment.
  • House Bill 263 has been voted out of committee! Speaker Householder should bring this bill to the floor to be voted on by all House members. Contact your Ohio House Representative and encourage them to vote in favor of HB263! #PathwayToWork
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    House Bill 263 has been voted out of committee! Speaker Householder should bring this bill to the floor to be voted on by all House members. Contact your Ohio House Representative and encourage them to vote in favor of HB263! #PathwayToWork
  • Join us on Tuesday, February 11th at Strongwater for our young professionals happy hour! We'll be discussing our top 5 must pass bills for 2020 and will share ways for you to get involved in advocacy. See you there!
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    Join us on Tuesday, February 11th at Strongwater for our young professionals happy hour! We'll be discussing our top 5 must pass bills for 2020 and will share ways for you to get involved in advocacy. See you there!
  • There are over 850 barriers to employment and occupational licensing for individuals with criminal records! HB 263 would reform these laws and is up for a vote this afternoon. Contact your Ohio House Representative and tell them you support HB 263!
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    There are over 850 barriers to employment and occupational licensing for individuals with criminal records! HB 263 would reform these laws and is up for a vote this afternoon. Contact your Ohio House Representative and tell them you support HB 263!
  • Ohio laws and rules have 850 references that limit job opportunities for Ohioans with criminal convictions who have already completed their sentences. Approximately one in four Ohio jobs is restricted for Ohioans with criminal records. Jobs affected by these collateral sanctions pay an average of $4,700 more per year and are growing at twice the rate of other jobs. In Ohio, approximately one in six residents have a felony or misdemeanor conviction record. This bill would help Ohioans with non-violent offenses have greater employment and career opportunities after they have completed their sentences. This policy change will also help expand the workforce for employers who have jobs to fill. Ohioans who commit violent or sexually-oriented offenses could still be excluded from licensing opportunities.
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    Ohio laws and rules have 850 references that limit job opportunities for Ohioans with criminal convictions who have already completed their sentences. Approximately one in four Ohio jobs is restricted for Ohioans with criminal records. Jobs affected by these collateral sanctions pay an average of $4,700 more per year and are growing at twice the rate of other jobs. In Ohio, approximately one in six residents have a felony or misdemeanor conviction record. This bill would help Ohioans with non-violent offenses have greater employment and career opportunities after they have completed their sentences. This policy change will also help expand the workforce for employers who have jobs to fill. Ohioans who commit violent or sexually-oriented offenses could still be excluded from licensing opportunities.