FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2025
Contact: Avi Zaffini
OACC Statement on Ohio Senate Budget Proposal
“The Ohio Senate’s commitment to education and workforce development is reflected in its proposed budget, which includes enhanced support and efficiency reforms designed to expand access to affordable, career-focused education,” said Avi Zaffini, President and CEO of the Ohio Association of Community Colleges.
“Ohio’s community colleges appreciate the hard work by Senate President Rob McColley, Senate Finance Chair Jerry Cirino, and Higher Education Committee Chair Kristina Roegner in addressing education and workforce issues in this budget. We appreciate their deep understanding of community colleges and the role we play in helping Ohioans develop the skills needed in today’s evolving economy. As a leading workforce partners for employers across the state, our colleges take pride in helping Ohio build and sustain a skilled talent pipeline.
We look forward to working with the Senate in the week ahead as they finalize their version of the budget and continue their efforts to strengthen Ohio’s workforce and economy.”
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