The bill, introduced by Representatives Tims and Young, seeks to amend section 4501.21 and enact section 4503.938 of the Revised Code to create a new specialty license plate titled "Paul Laurence Dunbar High School." This initiative is part of a broader effort to establish specialty license plates that support charitable causes in Ohio. The bill outlines the creation of a license plate contribution fund, which will collect contributions from motor vehicle registrants for the issuance of these plates. The contributions will be allocated by the registrar of motor vehicles to various organizations and funds, supporting causes such as health care, education, and community services, ensuring that funds are used for their designated purposes.

Additionally, the bill mandates that contributions received by educational institutions must be used exclusively for services aimed at enhancing students' mental and emotional well-being, including bereavement counseling and sensitivity training. It also requires that a portion of these contributions be allocated for tuition assistance, explicitly prohibiting their use for political purposes or employee salaries. The bill introduces fees associated with the registration of the new license plates, including a ten-dollar administrative fee, and repeals the existing section 4501.21 of the Revised Code, which previously governed aspects of the license plate contribution fund. Overall, the bill aims to enhance community support and educational services through targeted financial contributions.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4501.21