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Legislative News
Often, the quality education options available to a child are limited by their zip code or family income. Ohio has, at least partially, addressed the zip code issue by offering the EdChoice Scholarship Program to children who attend the state’s lowest-rated schools. Unfortunately, outside of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, there is still no program available for students whose options are limited by income.
Just because a school is not among the lowest 5% in the state does not mean that it is the right fit for every child. Students whose families can’t afford to move to the school district of their choice or pay private school tuition still deserve to have a choice.
School Choice Ohio is currently following the progress of the proposed programs listed below in the Ohio Legislature. These programs would expand school choice to many more Ohio students.
Parental Choice and Taxpayer Savings (PACT) Scholarship
This scholarship program was proposed by Rep. Matt Huffman to create an income-based scholarship program for Ohio students. In December, Rep. Huffman announced the following proposed changes to the program.
The revised scholarship program will likely be introduced in a new bill in 2012. Stay tuned for updates.
Tax Credit Scholarships
House Bill 242 & Senate Bill 88
This legislation would create a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for individuals, couples, and businesses that donate to nonprofit scholarship-granting organizations.
If you want to see that these and other school choice expansion bills are enacted by the Ohio Legislature, contact your representative and senator today, and tell them to support expanded school choice in Ohio.
The Time for Action is Now
Do you want to help advocate for the passage of these proposals? Are you interested in learning more? Contact School Choice Ohio at 614-223-1555 or complete the form below.