A Threat to Ohio’s Future: Huffman and Stewart’s Plan Undermines Public Schools On April 1, 2025, Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Finance Chair Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) unveiled their state budget proposal, a plan that has sparked immediate controversy due to its significant reduction in funding for Ohio’s public education system. The proposal, presented as an amendment to H.B. 96, allocates only $226 million for K-12 education, falling far short of the $666 million required to fully fund schools under the Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP) established in 2021. When adjusted for 2025 inflation rates, education advocates argue the true need is closer to $800 million. This drastic cut, coupled with the redirection of state resources to projects like a $600 million bond for a new Cleveland Browns stadium, has raised alarms among educators, parents, and economists about the long-term consequences for Ohio’s children and economy. Details of the Budget Proposal Huffman and Stewar...
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