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School Choice Ohio Applauds Gov. Kasich´s Proposal for
Expanding Access to School Choice
Special to The Truth
Governor John Kasich last week shared his budget proposal.
School Choice Ohio applauded Gov. Kasich for his plan to
expand access to school choice for Ohio students and
increase EdChoice Scholarship amounts for high school
students.
"Governor Kasich´s budget proposal continues his record of
support for quality options in education by outlining a
series of measures that will expand access for students
throughout Ohio," said School Choice Ohio Executive Director
Matt Cox.
Gov. Kasich´s proposed increase to the high school
scholarship amount for the EdChoice Program would be the
first increase since the program´s inception in 2005.
Currently, high school EdChoice recipients receive up to
$5,000 each year. The governor´s proposal would increase
that amount to $5,700, making it equal to the scholarship
amount made available to Cleveland Scholarship recipients in
high school.
"By increasing the EdChoice scholarship amount for high
school students, we are ensuring they have access to the
schools of their choice through graduation," said Cox.
"School choice programs in Ohio have thrived under the
leadership of Governor Kasich, and School Choice Ohio is
pleased to see that continue in his budget proposal."
For more information about Ohio´s scholarship programs,
visit
www.scohio.org.
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