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Ohio Schools Face Transportation Crisis Amid Funding Cuts

9/6/2025

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Ohio public school districts canceled bus services for many high schoolers, disrupting families' back-to-school plans.
A judge reinstated public transit passes for Dayton students following a lawsuit against state restrictions.
A driver shortage and expanded voucher program worsened transportation issues, requiring districts to transport EdChoice voucher students.
Dayton Superintendent David Lawrence criticized the $2.5 billion diversion of state education funding to the voucher program.
Columbus schools face a lawsuit for failing to meet transportation mandates for voucher students amid budget constraints.

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Story summary

Ohio public school districts canceled bus services for many high schoolers, disrupting families' back-to-school plans.
A judge reinstated public transit passes for Dayton students following a lawsuit against state restrictions.
A driver shortage and expanded voucher program worsened transportation issues, requiring districts to transport EdChoice voucher students.
Dayton Superintendent David Lawrence criticized the $2.5 billion diversion of state education funding to the voucher program.
Columbus schools face a lawsuit for failing to meet transportation mandates for voucher students amid budget constraints.