Governor Dewine vetoed the highest number ever, 67.
We must act swiftly to ensure the most damaging provisions in the state budget do not go unchallenged. These provisions—none of which were included in the Governor’s original executive budget proposal—pose significant threats to the integrity, funding, and future of Ohio’s public education system.
Governor Dewine vetoed the highest number ever, 67.
We urge you to take the following actions today:
Call Governor Mike DeWine at
614-466-3555 or 614-644-4357
Contact your State Representative and State Senator
Reach out to your Local School Board President and School Board Members
Email Stephen Dackin, Director of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Here is the current veto list:
When you reach out, make it clear that these items were not part of the Governor’s initial proposal. Personalize your message with examples from your community and underscore the long-term consequences these policies will have on our students, schools, and state.
Below are the provisions that must be vetoed to protect Ohio’s children and public education:
(TAXCD103) Tax Windfall for the Wealthy, Cuts for the Public
A 2.75% flat tax that disproportionately benefits the top 1%—who stand to gain nearly $10,000 on average—while stripping $1.1 billion from public programs, including education.
(TAXCD91, EDUCD123) Undermining Local Financial Autonomy
Imposes a 40% cap on school district carryover funds and restricts local decision-making, forcing districts to seek frequent levies and weakening long-term financial planning.
(TAXCD104, TAXCD107, TAXCD110) Erosion of Voter-Approved Education Funding
Alters the 20-mill floor, eliminates key levy options, and allows county budget commissions to override local tax decisions—dismantling the voice of voters and local communities.
(EDUCD118) Diverting Public Dollars to Private Schools Without Oversight
Creates education savings accounts for students at non-chartered private schools, diverting public resources to institutions that lack accountability and equitable access.
(OMBCD51, COMCD45) $600 Million Stadium Giveaway
Appropriates $600 million for a domed football stadium for wealthy donors, while many Ohio public schools continue to face chronic underfunding.
If you are dissatisfied with the decisions of elected officials, we encourage you to become actively involved in the upcoming local elections. Change begins at the local level—because all politics are local.
Thank you for your continued dedication to Ohio’s children, educators, and communities. Your voice, your vote, and your advocacy matter now more than ever.
In solidarity, Tom Roberts, Ohio NAACP & David Whitehead Ohio NAACP Political Action Chair
