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Ohio School Districts Frustrated by Budget Impasse

Columbus, Ohio

Some school districts across Ohio are becoming increasingly concerned over the lack of a state budget fix, as they face potential deep cuts that would affect the classroom after Dec. 31.

Some officials are still optimistic that state lawmakers won't let the worst-case scenario become reality, but they voiced strong frustrations with what they view are political games being played in Columbus.

Republicans who control the Senate canceled two committee meetings planned for this week, signaling that a budget deal won't come until next week at the earliest. There are no session days scheduled during the week of Christmas or the following week, though lawmakers could...