OHIO
The American Federation for Children seeks to empower Ohio families, especially lower-income families, with the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children.
The American Federation for Children seeks to empower Ohio families, especially lower-income families, with the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
All K-12 students in Ohio are eligible, yet low-income students must be prioritized
Further guidelines are set by each Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)
ENROLLMENT: Not reported
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
All students are eligible; scholarship amount depends on family income
All households with family income at or below 450% of the federal poverty level receive the full scholarship amount
ENROLLMENT: 39,028 students (2022-2023)
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
If household income does not exceed 450% of the federal poverty level, students are eligible for maximum vouchers.
Eligible students are not eligible for Cleveland’s voucher program.
ENROLLMENT: 23,261 students (2022-2023)
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
This program is designed for students with special needs between 5 and 21 years old who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
ENROLLMENT: 8,183 students (2022-2023)
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Students in grades K-12 in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District are eligible and ought to take the regional scholarship over the statewide
Priority is given to households with income less than 200% of the federal poverty level
ENROLLMENT: 7,202 students (2022-2023)
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Students 3 to 21 years old must be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, registered in a public school special education system, and have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
ENROLLMENT: 4,696 students (2023-2024)
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Our team focuses its time and resources on supporting state-level efforts to provide low-income and middle-income families with access to great schools through private school choice.