Ohio’s future depends on all our kids getting a great education - no matter their race, zip code, or family income.
Our Problem
Our school funding system has been broken for a long time. Over 20 years ago, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional.
Our public schools don’t have the resources they need to provide a world-class education to every kid because they rely on property taxes — disadvantaging low income communities and communities of color.
Right now, only 40% of Ohio students go to schools on par with average national spending (vs. Wyoming, where they’ve passed a Fair Funding Plan covering 100% of students).
The COVID-19 crisis has made these challenges even more severe, especially for students of color, low income students and rural students.
Our Solution —
The Fair School Funding Plan:
Creates Additional Funding for Kids: Provides an additional $1.99B in school funding over 6 years.
Provides Local Relief: The plan reduces the need for local levies that rely on property taxes.
Equitably Fixes the Formula: The plan helps all kids, but prioritizes the most in need -- 70% of all the revenue will go to the poorest districts.
Reimagines School Choice: Direct funding for charters and vouchers from the state instead of burdening local districts.
Establishes Oversight: Will create an oversight committee to run studies and monitor progress on this plan.
