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HB 319

Enact the Clinical Teaching Subsidy Reform Act

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tom Young

HB 319 reforms Ohio's clinical teaching subsidies for healthcare education, restructuring how the state funds professional training programs in clinical settings.

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Bill Summary · HB 319

Legislative bill overview

HB 319, the Clinical Teaching Subsidy Reform Act, modifies how Ohio funds and administers subsidies for clinical teaching programs in healthcare education. The bill appears designed to restructure financial support mechanisms for institutions training healthcare professionals through clinical settings, though specific reform details are not provided in the available legislative record.

Why is this important

Clinical teaching programs are essential pipelines for training doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who serve Ohio's population. How the state funds these programs directly affects the quality and quantity of healthcare professionals available in underserved areas and influences whether educational institutions can sustain these expensive training components.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: Questions about whether reform shifts financial burden from state to educational institutions, insurance systems, or healthcare providers
  • Program accessibility: Changes to subsidy structures could affect which institutions can afford clinical teaching programs, potentially reducing training opportunities in rural or less wealthy regions
  • Implementation timeline: Transition from old to new subsidy system may create disruption or uncertainty for institutions currently relying on existing funding mechanisms

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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