Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

OHYES!

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The Ohio Healthy Youth Environments Survey (OHYES!) was a statewide survey of Ohio school students in 7th and 11th grades first conducted in the fall of 2015. OHYES! questions covered far-ranging topics, including:

  • Demographics;
  • Alcohol, tobacco, and drug use;
  • School climate, including bullying;
  • Physical and mental health and well-being;
  • Parental attitudes and influences;
  • Community factors;
  • School achievement.

The OHYES! data provided a snapshot of youth health behaviors across the state of Ohio. This snapshot was used to:

  • Help school systems access needs and make strategic plans and prioritize;
  • Guide educational policy;
  • Raise awareness of youth needs;
  • Track program goals;
  • Provide rationales for program funding.

CHRR provided respondent communications and marketing materials for this student survey, which was a collaborative effort of the Ohio Departments of Education, Health and Mental Health & Addiction Services, Ohio National Guard, and representatives from higher education, juvenile courts, foundations and community service providers.