Author Archives: Mike Bock

Why Some Libertarians Oppose Ohio’s HB136 — A Big Increase In Tax Funded Vouchers For Private Schools

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Mike Bock

The House Education Committee in Ohio’s Assembly, recently recommended legislation, HB136, that provides for a radical expansion of Ohio’s EdChoice program. Currently, 60,000 Ohio students, from failing schools, may receive “vouchers” for tuition to attend private schools. Almost all of … Continue reading →

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Kettering Treasurer Says Local Cost Of Voucher Plan, HB136, Is $2.5+ Million Yearly — 2+ Mills Of New Taxes

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Mike Bock

Kettering School Treasurer, Steve Clark, estimates that, if Ohio House Bill 136 is approved, Kettering Schools will lose at least $2.5 million in state funding and, in order to recoup this lost revenue, the school district eventually will need an … Continue reading →

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Ohio’s Proposed Voucher Law HB136 — Should Tax Money Be Used To Fund Religious Education?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Mike Bock

Ohio’s Republican dominated Assembly seems intent on raising the ante concerning privatization of public education. The Education Committee of the Ohio House has approved radical legislation, HB136, that, if ratified by the Ohio Assembly, would greatly expand the current state … Continue reading →