COLUMBUS — Children between 14 and 17 years old would no longer be allowed to access temporary mental health services without parental consent if legislation being considered in the Ohio General Assembly is enacted.

The Ohio House Health Committee is considering House Bill 172, sponsored by state Rep. Johnathan Newman (R., Troy), which would repeal the current law allowing minors from 14-17 to receive mental health services for six sessions or 30 days, whichever occurs sooner. Medication cannot be provided under current law, and the parent or guardian is not liable for the costs of services received unless parental consent is provided.

“We should all want to see students who suffer with mental health struggles receive the help they need,” Mr. Newman said. “This bill seeks to do that main

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