Find out all about the Cleveland Pages here, or check out the current issue . I've changed my mind about that. Vouchers are better than nothing, but they lead to ugly church-state problems, and they aren't widely enough available. Ohio Charter Schools A charter school is an independent school that is funded by public sources other than local school taxes. In Ohio, the per-pupil funding, a value set by formula for each county, is sent to the board of the child's charter school instead of to the local public school board.
Capital funds are a different matter, typically supported by grants and fundraising.
The state has also provided Title I money, additional money for every child with learning disabilities or other special needs. They're providing classrooms for reading or other special services that are publicly funded but can't legally be provided within a religious school. Likewise, charter schools receive similar services, which are guaranteed by the state regardless of where the child actually attends school. You just don't see the vans on blocks because there is no potential for church-state conflict. How they're run Charter schools are largely free in areas of curriculum and school management, but have to follow certain state rules.