Student wellness funding gets an upgrade in the proposed state budget
Two years ago, during his first budget cycle in office, Governor DeWine shepherded through the legislature a first-of-its kind initiative known as the Student Wellness and Success Fund (SWSF). As its name suggests, it was an effort to help public schools improve student wellness by addressing non-academic needs.
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