Enact the Ohio Students and Families Workforce Strengthening Act

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill establishes the SMART Internship Program, a paid apprenticeship for master’s‑level social‑work students from five state universities. Students are placed in qualifying public schools where at least half the students qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, working up to 20 hours a week for up to 30 weeks. The program is funded for three academic years and is meant to test ways to strengthen school‑based social‑work support for underserved families.

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Hearings

• House Children and Human Services: H. B. No. 647, H. B. No. 707, H. B. No. 797, H. B. No. 865, H. B. No. 496, H. B. No. 939
  House Children and Human Services · Jun 2, 2026

History

1. May 13, 2026Referred to committee
2. Mar 31, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Jodi Salvo (R) · sponsor
• Karen Brownlee

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