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SB 93

Create new school financing system with state property, sales tax

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Andrew Brenner

Ohio SB 93 restructures school funding by replacing local property tax reliance with state property and sales taxes, shifting control and tax burden distribution statewide.

Referred to committee
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Bill Summary · SB 93

Legislative bill overview

SB 93 proposes to overhaul Ohio's school financing system by replacing or supplementing the current model with revenue generated from state property taxes and sales taxes. The bill would restructure how schools are funded at the state level rather than relying primarily on local property tax revenues. This represents a significant shift in the funding mechanism for Ohio's K-12 education system.

Why is this important

School funding systems directly affect educational quality, teacher salaries, facility maintenance, and educational equity across districts. Ohio's current system relies heavily on local property taxes, which creates disparities between wealthy and poor districts. Restructuring to state-level taxation could address funding inequities but would also shift the tax burden and control mechanisms between local communities and the state government.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. state control: Shifting from local property taxes to state taxes reduces local communities' direct influence over school funding levels and priorities
  • Tax burden redistribution: State property and sales taxes would affect different taxpayer groups than current local property tax systems, potentially increasing costs for some while reducing them for others
  • Implementation complexity: Transitioning from an established funding system requires detailed formulas to ensure no district loses critical resources during changeover
  • Revenue adequacy: Questions about whether state property and sales tax revenue would generate sufficient funds compared to the current system, particularly during economic downturns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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