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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Crossed Over
06/18/2025
06/18/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact sections 3724.01, 3724.02, 3724.03, 3724.04, 3724.05, 3724.06, 3724.07, 3724.08, 3724.09, 3724.99, 5164.27, and 5166.111 of the Revised Code regarding prescribed pediatric extended care centers.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers (PPECs) in Ohio, creating new licensing requirements and operational standards for facilities serving medically dependent or technologically dependent children under 21 years old. The bill requires centers to obtain a child care center license, employ a pediatric medical director and nurse managers, and meet specific staffing ratios of registered and licensed practical nurses based on the number of children served. Centers can provide a range of non-residential services including medical care, nursing services, psychosocial support, developmental education, and therapies like speech, occupational, and physical therapy. To enroll a child, centers must obtain a medical referral describing the child's condition and develop a personalized treatment plan coordinated by a nurse manager. The bill also mandates centers use electronic medical records, maintain specific child-to-staff ratios, and prioritize enrollment based on parents' employment status and children's medical needs. Additionally, the legislation directs the Medicaid director to seek federal approval for covering PPEC services under the early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment program and establishes potential penalties for non-compliance, including fines up to $10,000 for operating without a license. The goal is to create a structured, safe, and comprehensive care environment for medically complex pediatric patients.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (58)
Cindy Abrams (R)*,
Rachel Baker (D)*,
Munira Abdullahi (D),
Tim Barhorst (R),
Sean Brennan (D),
Juanita Brent (D),
Darnell Brewer (D),
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D),
Karen Brownlee (D),
Christine Cockley (D),
Rodney Creech (R),
Jack Daniels (R),
Kellie Deeter (R),
Michael Dovilla (R),
Tex Fischer (R),
Chris Glassburn (D),
Michele Grim (D),
Derrick Hall (D),
Dani Isaacsohn (D),
Dontavius Jarrells (D),
Mark Johnson (R),
Angie King (R),
Matthew Kishman (R),
Roy Klopfenstein (R),
Jeff LaRe (R),
Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D),
Beth Lear (R),
Crystal Lett (D),
Gayle Manning (R),
Adam Mathews (R),
Ty Mathews (R),
Joe Miller (D),
Ismail Mohamed (D),
Mike Odioso (R),
Bob Peterson (R),
Phil Plummer (R),
Tristan Rader (D),
Tracy Richardson (R),
Kevin Ritter (R),
Monica Robb Blasdel (R),
Phil Robinson (D),
Elgin Rogers (D),
Allison Russo (D),
Jodi Salvo (R),
Jean Schmidt (R),
Mark Sigrist (D),
Veronica Sims (D),
Bride Sweeney (D),
Eric Synenberg (D),
Cecil Thomas (D),
Desiree Tims (D),
Dan Troy (D),
Terrence Upchurch (D),
Andrea White (R),
Erika White (D),
Josh Williams (R),
Bernie Willis (R),
Tom Young (R),
Last Action
Senate Health 1st Hearing, Sponsor (10:30:00 10/8/2025 South Hearing Room) (on 10/08/2025)
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