Proponent Testimony on SB 1 — Vince Squillace, Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA)

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Memo dated March 28, 2023, from Vince Squillace, Executive Vice President of the Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA), to Members of the House Economic and Workforce Development, giving proponent testimony on SB 1. The memo says SB 1 would reform the State Board of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Education. It says a lack of skilled construction labor is a key limiting factor to expand home construction and that OHBA applauds Senator Reineke. It states that OHBA supports the bill, and specifically its provisions that place a renewed and heightened emphasis on career-technical education.

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To:    Members of the House Economic and Workforce Development
From: Vince Squillace, Executive Vice President, OHBA
Date: March 28, 2023
Re:            Proponent Testimony SB 1


       Chairman Swearingen, Vice Chair Santucci, Ranking Member Upchurch, and Members of
the House Economic and Workforce Development Committee, thank you for allowing me to
provide proponent testimony on behalf of the Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA) for SB 1,
which would reform the State Board of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and
the Department of Education, recognizing the need for a dual focus on primary and secondary
education, as well as preparing students for the workforce. A lack of skilled construction labor is
a key limiting factor to expand home construction and improve housing inventory and
affordability.
        OHBA applauds Senator Reineke and fully supports SB 1’s goal to improve the academic
achievement and workforce skills of our students, to drive better outcomes in their education, and
to prepare for more effective career readiness. OHBA, along with local associations and the
National Association of Home Builders engages in efforts highlighting the importance of
equipping Americans with the education and training necessary to advance their careers and
rebuild our economy. With increased attention on skills training, now is the time to raise awareness
about career paths available to students, including those in residential construction industry. For
construction to expand further, more workers must be recruited and trained for the construction
sector.
        A skilled and capable workforce that is adequate to meet our nation’s housing demand is
vital to home builders. Despite competitive pay, the home building industry continues to
experience labor shortages, which impacts housing affordability. OHBA supports Senate Bill 1
and specifically the provisions that place a renewed and heightened emphasis on career-technical
education.
Thanks for your time and opportunity to provide comments on SB 1. Feel free to contact OHBA
with any questions.


Vince Squillace, Executive Vice President, OHBA




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