Ohio State Rep. Sarah Fowler (R-Columbus)
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Recent News About Ohio State Rep. Sarah Fowler (R-Columbus)
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Legislation Introduced to Help Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program Recipients
State Representatives Sarah Fowler Arthur and Beth Lear have introduced legislation aimed at helping recipients of the Autism and Jon Peterson Scholarship program. The proposed legislation seeks to make permanent the remote treatment services that these scholarship recipients have been receiving for the past three years.Fowler Arthur explained, "Our bill language corrects these oversights and ensures that Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarship recipients may receive telehealth therapy services when called for by the child’s IEP."The legislators emphasized the importance of...
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Ohio House Overrides SAFE Act Veto
COLUMBUS - Ohio House Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) has expressed her satisfaction with the Ohio House's decision to override the veto on two crucial bills - the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act and the Save Women's Sports Act. The vote, which took place yesterday, was a significant win for the safety and freedom of women and children in Ohio.House Bill 68, which was vetoed by the Governor, has been the subject of extensive legislative hearings and diligent work. Representative Arthur highlighted the importance of protecting Ohio's women...
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Fowler Arthur Announces NatureWorks Grants in Ashtabula and Geauga Counties
State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) has announced the allocation of funding for two Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks Grants in Ashtabula and Geauga Counties. These grants aim to support the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of recreational areas in the region.One of the projects receiving funding is the Liberty Street Park, which will receive $16,629 to install new playground equipment. This enhancement will provide children with a safe and enjoyable environment to play and engage in physical activity.The second...
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Ohio House Passes Legislation to Hold School Employees Accountable for Misconduct
COLUMBUS – In a move to enhance accountability for school employees, the Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 147. The legislation aims to improve the State Board of Education's ability to address misconduct among educators. State Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula), the bill's sponsor, announced the successful passage of the bill.One key provision of House Bill 147 is the equal treatment of retiring teachers under investigation for misconduct. These teachers will now be subject to the same consequences as those who resign under similar circumstances....
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House Committee Passes Bill to Require Schools to Establish Policies on Over-the-Counter Medications
The House Primary and Secondary Education Committee has passed House Bill 70, which will mandate Ohio schools to implement policies regarding the administration of over-the-counter medications. State Reps. Jennifer Gross and Sarah Fowler Arthur, the bill sponsors, announced the passage of the legislation.According to Gross, it is important for school districts to have well-written policies and procedures that prioritize the safe administration of over-the-counter medications. She explained, "Our goal with this legislation is to ensure all of our children are as safe as...