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Ohio Spent Nearly a Billion Dollars on Private School Voucher Scholarships in 2024

“That means a billion dollars in state money that’s not available to meet the needs of the nearly 90% of kids that attend our public schools”

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal October 25, 2024November 23, 2024

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Ohio Lawmakers Are Giving More Than $1 Billion to Private Schools in Vouchers While Public Schools Suffer

Ohio has allowed vouchers to explore. Meanwhile, levys are failing left and right

by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal April 3, 2024December 20, 2024

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More Than 91,000 Have Applied for Ohio Private School Voucher Expansion

87,312 scholarships have been awarded as of March 18 — amounting to $394 million in allocated funding, according to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 21, 2024July 11, 2025

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Sponsors of Ohio School Voucher ‘Backpack Bill’ Push Back on $1 Billion Price Tag

Representatives say nonpartisan commission’s estimate is for 100% uptake, but they don’t think that will happen

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 15, 2023March 11, 2025

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