Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 119: Enact the Graduation Readiness and Development (GRAD) Act

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 5.2322 and 3313.475 of the Revised Code to enact the Graduation Readiness and Development (GRAD) Act regarding exit orientation programs at public high schools and to designate September as "Workforce Development Month."

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 119 enacts the GRAD Act for exit orientation programs at public high schools, enhancing student readiness and development, and designates 'Workforce Development Month.'95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 119 designates September as 'Workforce Development Month,' which advances the topic of Labor & Employment by promoting initiatives to prepare individuals for the workforce.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 287: Create the Farming and Workforce Development Program

SB 287 creates the Farming and Workforce Development Program to provide training for seasonal crop farming jobs in Ohio. The program targets residents aged 16-35, including individuals with past felony convictions (as long as they meet eligibility criteria). County offices of Ohio State University Extension and Central State University Extension will develop the training curriculum, application process, and implementation guidelines. The bill appropriates state funds for program operations, with funding allocated for fiscal year 2026 and beyond.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly appropriates state funds for the new Farming and Workforce Development Program, directly impacting state budget appropriations and government spending.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill includes individuals with past felony convictions in a workforce development program, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill leverages and funds Ohio State University Extension and Central State University Extension to develop curriculum and implement a state-funded training program, strengthening higher education's role.88% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 287 creates and funds a workforce development program for farming jobs, directly advancing employment opportunities and training standards within Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum Higher Education Workforce Development Tags Agriculture

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 100: Authorize grant program for retailers that sell donated goods

HB 100 creates a temporary grant program for nonprofit retailers (501(c)(3) organizations) that sell donated physical goods. To qualify, retailers must provide job training and employment services for people facing employment barriers like disabilities, homelessness, or criminal history. Eligible retailers can receive grants covering up to 25% of state sales tax revenue from donated goods sales, capped at $1 million per retailer annually. Grants must be used exclusively for job training programs serving disadvantaged workers, with annual reporting to the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a grant program funded by state sales tax revenue, representing government spending and appropriation for job training programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 100 funds job training and employment services for people with criminal histories, directly supporting rehabilitation and criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds job training programs for individuals with employment barriers, which expands access to vocational education.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill supports retailers whose core activity of selling donated goods promotes reuse, waste reduction, and resource conservation.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 100 supports programs providing job training and employment services for individuals facing homelessness, which directly addresses a key aspect of the housing topic.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 100 creates a grant program for nonprofits providing job training and employment services for individuals facing employment barriers, directly advancing employment opportunities.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHB 100 funds job training for people facing employment barriers like disabilities or homelessness, which can include veterans.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget Homelessness Workforce Development

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 98: Establish the Community Connectors Workforce Program

House Bill 98 establishes the Community Connectors Workforce Program by enacting a new section in the Revised Code. This program is designed to support workforce development initiatives. The bill also includes a specific appropriation of funds to support the program's operation, directly affecting individuals and communities involved in workforce training and employment efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill includes a specific appropriation of funds, directly affecting state budget and government spending to fund a new program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes and funds the Community Connectors Workforce Program, directly supporting workforce development and training, which are educational initiatives.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes and funds a 'Community Connectors Workforce Program' to support workforce development and employment efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 107: Enact the Platinum Providers Act

To amend section 122.1710 and to enact sections 122.1712 and 122.1713 of the Revised Code to modify the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program(IMAP), to create platinum provider programs for certain IMAP participants, and to name this act the Platinum Providers Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill modifies an existing assistance program (IMAP) and creates new 'platinum provider programs', indicating an allocation or reallocation of state funds for education and workforce development.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill modifies and creates new programs within the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP), enhancing educational and workforce development opportunities.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill modifies the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP) and creates platinum provider programs for workforce development, directly impacting employment opportunities and standards.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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