Public Funds Belong in Public Schools

High-quality public schools are a common good that serve as the bedrock of a high-functioning, multiracial democracy. Yet across Ohio, lawmakers are prioritizing the interests of wealthy donors over the needs of the 10.6 million students who attend public school.  Public Funds Belong in Public Schools is a toolkit created for everyday Ohioans who want to stand up for public education and push back against the expansion of private school vouchers.

Ohio’s latest voucher program, EdChoice Expansion, further diverts public dollars away from public schools and into private institutions—primarily benefiting wealthy families whose children were already enrolled in private schools. In the current version of the state budget, $432.6 million in new funding is directed toward vouchers, while public schools receive just $226 million in new funding. This is unacceptable. Whether you're a parent, educator, student, or concerned community member, this toolkit gives you the knowledge and tools to advocate effectively for equitable, fully funded public education in Ohio.