SB93

Create new school financing system with state property, sales tax

Current Status: In Senate Committee (Finance)

Summary

SB93 proposes to create a new school financing system in Ohio that would replace local property and income tax levies with a single statewide property tax and an increased state sales tax to fund public and chartered nonpublic schools. The bill aims to establish a per-pupil funding model and eliminate existing state scholarship programs for primary and secondary education.

Rationale

The alignment scores reflect the bill's focus on centralized funding and taxation changes, which may appeal to some logical conservative perspectives emphasizing equality in school funding but contrast with positions prioritizing local control and minimal taxation.

Risks and Concerns

Potential decrease in local control over education funding.
Increased tax burden on citizens due to higher statewide taxes.
Possible negative impact on local economies dependent on tax revenues.
Elimination of support for students benefiting from scholarship programs may reduce educational choices.