This week, Ohio Representative Dontavius Jarrells introduced HB-25 – a bipartisan bill that seeks to establish a pipeline to careers and higher education for students living in foster care. The bill establishes a scholarship program for students that can be applied to any educational expenses not already covered by state or federal financial aid, and it also mobilizes a “foster care student navigator” program to guide students through college application processes, career technical training, and more post-graduate opportunities. According to the National Foster Youth Initiative, only 4% of foster youth go on to obtain a four year college degree after high school, often due to financial barriers. “They are experiencing some of the worst outcomes of our state and yet the state could and should do more,” said Jarrells.
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Mario2025-07-11 13:19:282025-07-11 13:54:23NewDEALers Oppose the Federal Reconciliation Bills Cuts to Food Assistance and Health Care That Will Hurt the American People
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Mario2025-07-03 13:29:332025-07-11 13:44:57Statement of NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan on Final Passage of the Reconciliation Bill
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Mario2025-05-22 17:44:332025-05-22 18:07:42Statement from NewDEAL CEO on the House Passage of Republican Budget Bill
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Mario2025-05-21 19:11:322025-05-21 19:23:55Statement from NewDEAL CEO on the Passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly
