Education (School Choice)

in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 93: Create new school financing system with state property, sales tax

To declare the General Assembly's intent to establish a new school financing system that provides a statewide per-pupil funding payment to public and chartered nonpublic schools based on a single statewide property tax and increased state sales tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly establishes a new school financing system funded by a statewide property tax and increased state sales tax, directly advancing taxation and state spending within the budget.100% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes a new statewide financing system to provide per-pupil funding to public and nonpublic schools, directly supporting education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget K-12 Education School Choice School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 191: Regards disadvantaged pupil impact aid for certain schools

To enact section 3317.251 of the Revised Code regarding disadvantaged pupil impact aid for scholarship students attending chartered nonpublic schools and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly impacting state budgets and government spending by funding specific educational aid.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill provides disadvantaged pupil impact aid and an appropriation for scholarship students in nonpublic schools, directly increasing funding for education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SB 127: Regards closure requirements for poor-performing public schools

To amend sections 3301.0712, 3302.03, 3302.034, 3302.036, 3302.12, 3313.413, 3314.012, 3314.016, 3314.017, 3314.0211, 3314.03, 3314.05, 3314.29, 3314.352, 3314.353, and 3314.354; to enact new section 3314.35 and section 3326.53; and to repeal sections 3314.35, 3314.351, 3314.355, and 3314.36 of the Revised Code regarding closure requirements or other actions for poor-performing public schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill regulates closure and actions for poor-performing public schools, aiming to improve overall education quality and accountability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding School Safety

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 44: Allow students to concurrently receive certain state scholarships

To amend sections 3310.034, 3310.51, and 3310.52 of the Revised Code to permit students to concurrently receive an Educational Choice scholarship or Pilot Project scholarship and either an Autism or Jon Peterson Special Needs scholarship and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' which directly involves government spending and funding for state scholarships, aligning with fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill allows students to concurrently receive multiple state scholarships, expanding their financial access to educational programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 394: Enact the Student Choice Grant Program

This bill establishes the Student Choice Grant Program by creating a new section (3333.27) in Ohio's Revised Code and includes funding through an appropriation. It directly affects eligible students in Ohio by providing financial assistance for educational expenses, though the abstract does not specify qualifying criteria or program administration details. The key mechanism is the creation of a state-funded grant program, but the provided context lacks specifics on eligibility, funding amounts, or distribution processes. No further details about who qualifies or how grants would operate are included in the abstract.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill includes funding through an appropriation for a new state-funded grant program, directly affecting state budgets and government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 394 establishes the Student Choice Grant Program, providing financial assistance for educational expenses to eligible students, thus expanding educational access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Choice Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 48: Regards auditing of chartered nonpublic schools

SB 48 amends Ohio law to require the Auditor of State to annually audit all public funds received by chartered nonpublic schools. It specifically mandates audits of funds from three sources: the educational choice scholarship program, administrative cost reimbursements, and auxiliary services reimbursements. The bill directly affects chartered nonpublic schools that receive state funds, requiring them to undergo annual financial reviews of these specific public money accounts. The law repeals the previous auditing provision and defines "public money" to include these three fund types for audit purposes. This creates a standardized annual audit process for public funds in chartered nonpublic schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 48 mandates annual audits of public funds received by nonpublic schools, directly promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability in government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 48 mandates audits of public funds for chartered nonpublic schools, ensuring accountability and proper use of educational resources, which strengthens the education system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability School Choice Student Financial Aid

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