Ohio

Introduced in January 2017, this bill increases the maximum income tax deduction that is allowed for contributions to a disability expense account or federally tax-advantaged college savings plan in Ohio. The legislation doubles the permitted maximum income tax deduction from $2,000 to $4,000 per year for each beneficiary. It also creates a Joint Committee on Ohio College Affordability to review and recommend strategies to lower the cost of attending college.

Enrolled in 2017, this bill extends eligibility for the Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) to certain individuals with intellectual disabilities. These individuals must be enrolled in a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program (CTP) in order to qualify.