Ohio House Bill HR375

Ohio 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/21/24
• Passed: 2/21/24

Caption

Authorizing the Ohio YMCA Youth and Government to use the Ohio House Chambers to conduct its 2024 model legislature.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the importance of providing students with real-life legislative experiences, allowing them to appreciate the process of creating and processing legislation within a governmental framework. By participating in this program, students will gain insights that are expected to contribute towards their development as informed and engaged citizens in the future. The initiative supports civic education and youth participation in democratic processes, fostering a generation that is knowledgeable about government functions.

Summary

H.R. No. 375 is a resolution passed by the Ohio House of Representatives that authorizes the Ohio YMCA Youth and Government program to utilize the Ohio House Chambers for its 2024 model legislature event. This event is set to take place on two separate occasions: February 29-March 1, 2024, and March 21-March 22, 2024. The resolution recognizes the Ohio YMCA Youth and Government as a valuable educational organization, offering students unique opportunities to engage with and understand the workings of government.

Contention

While the resolution aims to benefit educational engagement among youth, it may not have notable points of contention as it is a procedural authorization rather than controversial legislation. It promotes cooperative efforts between educational organizations and the government to make legislative processes accessible to students. However, general discussions regarding funding and availability of government resources for educational purposes may arise, particularly concerning the logistics of accommodating such events within the Ohio House.