Rep. Rogers Announces $8.5M for the Department of Developmental Disabilities

Allocation supports construction and renovation of community housing

August 21, 2024

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Elgin Rogers (D-Toledo) Monday announced the Controlling Board’s approval of $8.5M for the Department of Developmental Disabilities Community Capital Assistance Program projects to develop community housing for people with developmental disabilities throughout the state.

“These funds are a crucial resource needed to make sure all residents of Ohio have access to a roof over their head and the care they require. As a state representative, I will continue to advocate for investment into agencies like the Department of Developmental Disabilities that provide essential services to my constituents and people across Ohio,” said Rep. Rogers.

Additionally, the Controlling Board approved $168.8M under Ohio Department of Transportation’s state and federal Highway Construction funds to contract with various vendors to provide construction plans, environmental investigations, planning services, construction inspections, and right of way acquisition for various projects throughout the state.

Some other items approved by the Controlling Board include:

$26.6M under Ohio Department of Natural Resources for various renovation and improvement projects at state parks throughout the state.
$4.66M for the State Board of Education (SBoE) to support the SBoE’s Teacher Certification and Licensure Fund.
$3.8M under the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to support high-dosage tutoring services throughout the state for students most impacted by learning loss as a result of the pandemic.