School Vouchers

The first governor-appointed director of the agency that replaces the Ohio Department of Education is getting settled in that role.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine visited Urban Community School in Cleveland Monday to learn more about the private school’s model of providing supportive services on top of education. His visit comes roughly a half year after Ohio drastically expanded access to vouchers for private schools.

What factors are pushing parents to opt for private education?

Ohio's Legislative Services Commission estimated the state would spend about $397 million on the private school vouchers in this fiscal year. The state actually spent over $412 million.

What factors are pushing parents to opt for private education?

Expanded access and funding for a controversial school voucher program has intensified the tug-of-war over school funding in Ohio. On our weekly Reporter Roundtable, we discuss this as well as Ohio Rep. Bob Young's resignation, redistricting, property taxes and more.

The deadline for a new two-year state budget is midnight on Friday. Ohio lawmakers confirm talks are going well, but it's unlikely the budget can be passed and signed into law in time.

The Ohio Senate Finance Committee has released its working budget, and it includes many changes from the budget passed by the House.

Ohio parents could soon see more taxpayer money in their pockets to help send their schoolchildren to private and religious schools, or fund homeschooling, under changes to a voucher program that Republican state lawmakers and the governor must hammer out by month’s end.

The "Backpack Bill" is being considered by Ohio lawmakers, and some supporters are hoping it gets included in the new two-year state budget.