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Ohio Lawmakers Halt $225K VR Program for Incarcerated Youth

4/7/2025

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Ohio lawmakers have put a hold on a $225,000 proposal for 120 virtual reality headsets intended for incarcerated youth. The Department of Youth Services sought to utilize federal grant money for a pilot program aimed at boosting STEM education. However, worries about excessive screen time and the program's effectiveness led to calls for additional scrutiny before moving forward.

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Ohio lawmakers have put a hold on a $225,000 proposal for 120 virtual reality headsets intended for incarcerated youth. The Department of Youth Services sought to utilize federal grant money for a pilot program aimed at boosting STEM education. However, worries about excessive screen time and the program's effectiveness led to calls for additional scrutiny before moving forward.