❌ HB205
Enact the Future Educators Support Act
Summary
The Future Educators Support Act requires the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to conduct annual staffing surveys in school districts, collect data on teaching positions, and produce reports. It allows for financial support for student teachers, including stipends and test fee waivers, and mandates that public school districts may pay student teachers a minimum wage and offer health care benefits. Additionally, it updates the list of in-demand jobs to include teachers.
Rationale
The bill increases government involvement in education and mandates financial support, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government interference in labor markets and education. Both the LP and LPO platforms advocate for free markets and oppose government-mandated benefits.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over education
- Potential for cronyism in funding allocation
- Encouragement of dependency on government support