DeWine’s Budget Cuts $103M from Public Schools as Charter and Voucher Costs Surge
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New projections from the Legislative Service Commission reveal that Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed budget could reduce funding for traditional public schools by $103.4 million over the next two years. Meanwhile, funding for charter schools and voucher programs is set to increase by $500 million.
Key Budget Impacts:
- Public schools could lose $103.4 million in funding over two years.
- Charter schools, which are privately operated but receive public funds, may see an increase of $221.8 million.
- Private schools that accept state-funded vouchers could gain an additional $265.4 million.
Currently, Ohio’s traditional public schools receive $8.1 billion in state foundation aid. However, charter schools are projected to receive $1.27 billion this fiscal year, while private schools benefiting from vouchers are expected to receive nearly $1 billion.
Read more of the story here: https://ohio.childreninfobank.com/safebank/dewines-budget-cuts-103m-from-ohio-school-districts-as-costs-explode-for-charters-and-vouchers-see-if-your-district-gets-cut/
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