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There are some big departures from Gov. Mike DeWine's initial budget, and it passed the committee nearly unanimously.
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Public school advocates continue to advocate for a fully funded school finance plan, as some Republicans who have backed the idea of expanding vouchers for private schools are pressing down on the brake pedal.
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The so-called "Backpack Bill" would allow parents of most private school students in Ohio to get state-funded vouchers.
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At issue is the proposed expansion of the EdChoice Scholarship Program that allows students to use state-funded vouchers to attend private schools.
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The new bill got its first committee hearing today at the Ohio Statehouse
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The legislation, known as the "backpack bill," allows universal vouchers for all students, regardless of family income.