Ohio lawmakers want 'apples to apples' comparison between public and private schools

• The bill would also require private schools with voucher students to account for the public money they receive separately from their other funds and require the schools to have state report cards like public schools do.
• Supporters say the change will bring more accountability and transparency to schools that receive taxpayer money.

Some Ohio lawmakers want to make it easier to compare student performance at public schools and private schools with voucher students.

Rep. Gayle Manning, R- North Ridgeville, and Rep. Bill Seitz, R-Green Township, introduced a bill to change standards for private schools that accept students with EdChoice scholarships.

The bill would require that voucher students at private schools take the same state assessments as public school students. Manning said at a hearing on May 21 that the aim is that parents will be more informed about the education their students will receive in different schools.