Ohio bipartisan bill seeks transparency and accountability for private school voucher recipients

Summary

A new bipartisan bill in Ohio, Senate Bill 443 (the "Take the Dough, We Gotta Know Act"), introduced by Sens. Kent Smith (D) and Bill Blessing (R), would require increased transparency and accountability for private schools that receive state-funded Education Choice and Education Choice Expansion vouchers. The legislation aims to ensure that private schools accepting public dollars are subject to oversight, including reporting requirements and accountability measures. The bill reflects a bipartisan effort to address concerns about how voucher funds are used and whether students are receiving adequate educational outcomes.