House Bill 96

Many members of the Groveport Madison Schools community have questions about House Bill 96 and what it means for our district. House Bill 96, Ohio's biennial state budget, is now law, and includes significant changes to how public education is funded across the state.

As these changes take effect, Groveport Madison Schools remains committed to being transparent about how they may impact our district, our students, and our community.

What is House Bill 96?
House Bill 96 is Ohio's two year operating budget. Among its many provisions, the law expands the state's EdChoice scholarship (voucher) program and makes changes to the way state funding is distributed to public schools.

The expansion of school vouchers means additional state funding may be used to support students attending private schools. While families have the ability to choose the educational setting they believe is best for their children, these changes also affect the amount of state funding available to traditional public school districts like Groveport Madison.

What does this mean for Groveport Madison Schools?
The financial impact of House Bill 96 will be significant for our district.

Reduced state funding places additional pressure on our operating budget and affects the resources available to support the more than 6,000 students we serve each day. Public schools are responsible for educating every child who walks through our doors while providing transportation, special education services, meals, extracurricular activities, counseling, mental health supports, and numerous other services that benefit our students and families.

Like all Ohio public school districts, Groveport Madison Schools must continue providing these services while carefully managing available resources.


Our Commitment to Students
Although House Bill 96 presents financial challenges, our commitment to students has not changed.

Our focus remains on providing a safe, supportive, and high quality educational experience for every student. District leaders will continue to make thoughtful financial decisions that prioritize classrooms, student learning, and the programs and services our families value most.

We will also continue advocating for fair and sustainable funding for Ohio's public schools while keeping our community informed about decisions that affect our district.

 

Above all else, we believe an informed community is a strong community. As additional guidance and information regarding House Bill 96 becomes available, Groveport Madison Schools will continue sharing updates with our families, staff, and community members.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Groveport Madison Schools. Together, we remain committed to providing every student with the opportunities they need to learn, grow, and succeed.