Voinovich Says It's Time To Pass School Finance Reform

By Robert C. Johnston

It's high time for Ohio lawmakers to pass a new school aid plan and expand early-childhood initiatives, Gov. George V. Voinovich declared in his State of the State Address last week.

In a speech laced with reflections on his two terms as governor, Mr. Voinovich challenged lawmakers to overcome their recent, failed reform efforts to pass a plan. "Let's get it done," he said.

The Ohio Supreme Court gave lawmakers until March 24 to rewrite the school aid formula, which it ruled unconstitutional last March. ( "School Finance Plan Fails by 2 Votes in Ohio," ...