Ohio Plans Swift Appeal as Court Declares Private School Voucher System Unconstitutional

Federal lawsuit challenging LEARNS vouchers faces uphill battle

The plaintiffs argue the voucher program violates the U.S. Constitution by using public funds for religious schools and effectively discriminating against certain students. But they face an uphill battle.

Public School Advocates Claim Victory as Ohio Judge Calls Private Voucher Program Unconstitutional

The state of Ohio is planning an appeal of the decision

Ohio bishops’ conference speaks out against anti-school-choice ruling

A judge in Ohio ruled the state’s educational voucher program unconstitutional, but the Ohio Catholic Conference said on June 24, 2025, it is confident the issue, which benefits Catholic schools, will ultimately prevail on appeal. / Credit: Take... [...]

Ohio judge rules state’s school choice program unconstitutional

An Ohio judge ruled June 25 that the state’s EdChoice scholarship program was unconstitutional, marking a significant development in a legal battle over the future of… The post Ohio judge rules state’s school choice program unconstitutional appeared first on CatholicVote org.

Ohio Bishops’ Conference Speaks Out Against Anti-School-Choice Ruling

Learning The ruling is expected to be appealed. The 10th District Court of Appeals will hear the case next, after which it could go to the Ohio Supreme Court.

Ohio's EdChoice private voucher program is unconstitutional, judge rules

A lawsuit filed in 2022 by around 200 public school districts challenged the private EdChoice voucher program.