Sponsor of S.B. 11 Ohio’s Educational Choice for All Bill discusses the details with OCA President Chris Long

Sponsor of S.B. 11 Ohio's Educational Choice for All Bill discusses the details with OCA President Chris Long

State Senator Sandra O'Brien (District 32)  introduced Senate Bill 11, the Parent Educational Freedom Act. S.B. 11 would expand the current EdChoice Scholarship program to give eligibility to all students in the state of Ohio and would expand the current homeschool tax credit from $250 to $2,000. The newly expanded EdChoice Scholarship would provide $5,500 for students in grades K-8 and $7,500 for students in grades 9-12. This money can be used at any public, community, or chartered non-public school in Ohio.

 “Now more than ever, parents understand the importance of having options when it comes to their children's education. The Parent Educational Freedom Act empowers our parents, encourages healthy competition, and makes Ohio an even better state to raise a family,” O’Brien said. “Every parent has the right to choose a school that best meets their student’s needs, and I look forward to this bill allowing Ohio’s parents to make those choices.”

ACTION ITEM: S.B. 11 is scheduled for proponent testimony in the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday, February 21st. Contact your state senator and urge them to support S.B. 11.