COLUMBUS, Ohio-Ohio’s State Board of Education has received $4.66 million in emergency funding from the Ohio Controlling Board to address a $3 million shortfall and avoid raising teacher licensure fees. This funding will cover essential expenses, including background checks for school staff, and ensure the board can operate through the fiscal year. Despite this financial relief, State Superintendent Paul Craft acknowledges that challenges will persist.
State Board of Education of Ohio gets emergency funding, avoids upping teacher license fees