Lawmaker reverses course on bill to restrict money for Ohio school districts that sue over vouchers

By: Morgan Trau

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 994

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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A Republican lawmaker introduced a bill to restrict state funding to public schools that are suing Ohio’s private school voucher program. After mass backlash, he has reversed course with a tweak to his proposal.

Leaders at Cleveland Heights-University Heights schools say they have been forced to make tough decisions.

“We’ve made cuts,” school board member Dan Heintz said. “It breaks my heart to say that there are gonna be many more on the way with …

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