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Understanding school vouchers

Students and parents rally at the Ohio Statehouse in support of possible changes that would increase eligibility for taxpayer-funded school vouchers to K-12 students statewide on Thursday, May 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Advocates applaud the changes as expanding school choice but opponents say such programs divert funding from public schools and violate Ohio's constitution. (AP Photo/Samantha Hendrickson)
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Students and parents rally at the Ohio Statehouse in support of possible changes that would increase eligibility for taxpayer-funded school vouchers to K-12 students statewide on Thursday, May 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Advocates applaud the changes as expanding school choice but opponents say such programs divert funding from public schools and violate Ohio's constitution. (AP Photo/Samantha Hendrickson)

What do parents need to know to understand the school voucher system?

State lawmakers budgeted nearly $400 million for this school year. Through mid-October, state education officials had approved more than 40,000 students, with just over that many applications still to sort through.

What factors are pushing parents to opt for private education?

How is the boost in voucher funding impacting the public school system?

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