Information session set for May 19 at Holy Name High School
About 400 people from the Diocese of Cleveland, including students, teachers, parents and diocesan school officials, were among those attending a rally on May 2 in Columbus to show support for Senate Bill 85. If approved, the legislation would give middle-and low-income families the opportunity to choose a private school for their children?s education.
The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Matt Huffman, a Republican from Lima, would create the Opportunity Scholarship Program and establish scholarships worth up to $5,000 for elementary and $7,500 for high school tuition. Families whose household income is at or below 400 percent of the poverty level would be eligible for the scholarships. A family of four with an annual income of $98,400 would qualify for the scholarship program, if the legislation is approved.
No votes are scheduled yet on the bill, which would increase access to quality education in Ohio. The legislation is being discussed in the Senate Education Committee.
