Statehouse Report on the Vaccine Choice Amendments and State Budget

Statehouse Report on the Vaccine Choice Amendments and State Budget

State Senator Andrew Brenner of Ohio's 19th District introduced amendments into H.B. 244 that would prohibit public schools and universities from requiring COVID vaccinations of their students. The bill passed both the House and Senate this week and was sent to Governor DeWine for his signature. Governor DeWine said earlier in the year that the government would not be requiring vaccinations.  With herd immunity and the current infection rate at 26.8 persons per 100,000 residents, there is no need to be requiring this vaccination for students K-12 and college.  Those who want the vaccine can readily obtain it. Those who for personal or health reasons are opting not to take the vaccine should have that choice as well, stated Senator Brenner.  There are numerous alarming reports of complications from the vaccine's usage among our young people. This legislative language addresses the concerns that many parents have, as school districts were pushing the idea of requiring vaccination for fall attendance. 

Part 2 - The state budget breakdown with Greg Lawson from the Buckeye Institute

Greg Lawson, Senior Research Fellow at the Buckeye Institute, provides a detailed breakdown of the state's biennium budget that was passed this week by the Ohio Legislature, including a 3% tax cut, a new school funding model, and expanded school choice provision. We discuss with Greg what's in the budget, and what's not in the budget. Tune in and tell a friend.