Northeast Ohio Advocates for Catholic Schools

Yesterday, January 31, Governor DeWine held his State of the State address, where he previewed his priorities for the next biennial budget. In the biggest news for nonpublic schools, the governor proposed   expanding the income limits for EdChoice scholarships   to 400% of the federal poverty level, presumably around $120,000 of household income for a family of four, up from the current 250% ( $75K for the coming school year ). He also promised to continue the work of school safety and provide funding support for all public & private schools that want a school resource officer. Details on both are forthcoming as official budget documents will released in the days ahead. Owing to the large number of Ohioans who would become eligible, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman was  quoted  as stating, “Although it’s not a universal voucher, it practically speaking is in many regards.” Meanwhile, Senator Sandra O’Brien (R-Ashtabula) has introduced a proposal to provide EdCh...