Policy Matters Ohio Issues Commentary: Child Care Surveillance Bills Raise Red Flags
February 17, 2026
February 17, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, issued the following commentary by Communications Director Ben Stein:
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Child care surveillance bills raise red flags
Analysis identifies unanswered questions
A pair of proposals by Ohio lawmakers would increase state surveillance of children and child care providers. The bills raise serious concerns about privacy -- allowing the state to collect and s . . .
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Child care surveillance bills raise red flags
Analysis identifies unanswered questions
A pair of proposals by Ohio lawmakers would increase state surveillance of children and child care providers. The bills raise serious concerns about privacy -- allowing the state to collect and s . . .