HB323 Summary

• Creates public school district license plates that vehicle owners can obtain by paying a $30 contribution per registration, with funds distributed to the relevant public school district for student mental health and wellness services.

• Creates private school license plates similarly funded by a $30 contribution per registration, with 50% of funds used for tuition assistance and 50% for student mental and emotional well-being services.

• Establishes minimum participation threshold of 150 vehicle registrations annually; programs are terminated if not met, but can be reestablished if 150 persons indicate intent to participate.

• Allows public school districts (city, local, exempted village, joint vocational, STEM, educational service centers, and community schools) and private schools (chartered or nonchartered nonpublic schools) to participate in respective programs.

• Amends Section 4501.21 to add newly created school license plate sections to the license plate contribution fund and directs how contributions are collected and distributed to schools.