Toledo, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio lawmakers are advancing a proposal that could deliver more than $1.7 billion in property tax relief to homeowners, but school officials warn it could create funding shortfalls for public education.
House Bill 186 would limit how much additional revenue school districts can collect once they reach the 20-mill base level according to WTOL Toledo 11. Lawmakers supporting the bill say it’s designed to ease the tax burden on property owners.
School district leaders across northwest Ohio have voiced opposition, saying the measure could result in significant financial losses. Some superintendents estimate losing between $2 million and $3 million over the next three years. They warn that the impact could include reduced staffing, fewer bus routes, and cuts to extracurricular programs…