Enacted 2003 • Launched 2004–05
Ohio students on the autism spectrum may use a voucher to receive education services from a private provider, including tuition at a private school. After participating students receive education services, they apply to the state for reimbursement of expenses.
Latest Stats (2009)
- Students Participating: 1,672
- Service Providers Participating: 200 (estimated)
- Average Voucher Value: $16,148
Program Details
Program Type
Voucher
Scholarship/Voucher Value
Education services of up to $20,000 per year will be reimbursed by the state.
Participation
There were 1,672 students receiving vouchers through the program in 2010. There are currently about 200 service providers registered with the state. The average voucher amount in 2010 was $16,148.
Student Eligibility
Students must be ages 3–21, diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and registered in the public school special education system. Students may use the voucher whether or not they were enrolled previously in public schools, though students not previously enrolled in public schools must formally transfer into the public system (they do not need to actually leave their private schools).
Legal Developments
No legal challenges have been filed against the program.
Rules & Regulations
- Income Limit: None
- Geographic Limit: Statewide
- Enrollment Cap: None
- Voucher Cap: $20,000
- Testing Mandates: None
Governing Statutes
Ohio Revised Code, Section 3310.41.
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