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SB 289 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Establish a natural hair stylist education grant program

Summary
To amend section 4713.08 and to enact section 4713.47 of the Revised Code to establish a natural hair stylist education grant program and to make an appropriation.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly funding a new education grant program from the state budget, thus affecting government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes and funds a natural hair stylist education grant program, directly expanding educational access and providing financial support for a specific field of education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes and funds an education grant program for natural hair stylists, supporting workforce development and employment opportunities.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 Last action Oct 15, 2025
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2
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Committee
1
Oct 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Oct 8, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Paula Hicks-Hudson
Paula Hicks-Hudson
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Hearcel Craig
Hearcel Craig
DDemocratic
OH
15
Co
Photo of Nickie Antonio
Nickie Antonio
DDemocratic
OH
23