Policy Briefing

Philanthropy Ohio’s Education Initiative coalition has developed a series of targeted briefing papers aimed at helping the state’s early childhood, K-12 and post-secondary education leaders, elected officials and other key stakeholders plot a clear direction for the future of education and improved student success. It is our hope that these briefing papers will help guide Ohio leaders during upcoming policy discussions, including Ohio’s next budget.

Governor Mike DeWine announced the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s launch of OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence), Ohio’s first-ever highly specialized behavioral health program for children and youth with the most complex behavioral health needs who are served by Medicaid.

Ohio law directs schools and districts to provide age-appropriate health education on topics such as the nutritional value of food; the dangers of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse; sex education; venereal disease; personal safety and assault prevention; and dating violence prevention.

Philanthropy Ohio urges a strong direct approach for increasing Ohio student FAFSA rates in this policy briefing.

Philanthropy Ohio recommends that any new school funding plan must be anchored in adequacy, predictability and equity in this policy briefing.

Under the guidance of our Public Policy Committee, Philanthropy Ohio undertakes policywork in the key impact areas of education, health, housing, tax reform and promoting charitable giving. The Philanthropy Ohio Legislative Agenda details this work.

Philanthropy Ohio submitted comments to the Ohio Senate responding to policy wins and concerns to the Senate's version of the state main operating budget bill in regards to education and health funding.

Philanthropy Ohio's Legislation in Focus provides a summary of House Bill 1 (Callender, Sweeney), better known as the newest iteration of the school funding plan, which creates a new financial system for Ohio school districts and other entities that provide primary and secondary education.