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MANSFIELD — Effective July 4th, House Bill 33 establishes operating appropriations for fiscal years 2024-2025, ending on June 30th, 2025. Senator Mark Romanchuk was one of the sixteen state senators to sponsor the Bill. The impact of House Bill 33 is already being felt in Mansfield.
“This is a major victory for families in Ohio,” says Dr. Cy Smith MCS Superintendent. “Finally, after decades of lobbying, every student in Ohio will be eligible for a scholarship to attend the school of their choice.
This has been made available because of the passage of H.B. 33, new legislation, which has expanded the voucher program. Students can attend any private school regardless of their location. Every family will qualify for a scholarship.
“Regardless of where you live, your family income, or the report card of the local school district. Sending your children to a private school is now an option for everyone. We are so thankful to our legislators, both locally and statewide, who supported this bill and diligently worked with us to make this happen.”
The expansion will allow parents to finally access the best educational fit for their child, Smith said. This is a pivotal opportunity that has come at the perfect time for those interested in private education. The state budget goes into effect immediately, so all students are eligible for a scholarship this upcoming school year.
“We anticipate that for Christian families in our area who have been unable to access Mansfield Christian because of financial commitments, choosing an education that aligns with their Christian values will be a high priority this fall,” school officials noted in a press release.
“Regardless of where you live, your family income, or the report card of the local school district. Sending your children to a private school is now an option for everyone. We are so thankful to our legislators, both locally and statewide, who supported this bill and diligently worked with us to make this happen.”
Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School
“Christian families have tremendous concerns about what their children are learning in school and without the cost barrier, we anticipate that many parents will investigate a well-established, high-quality, private school like Mansfield Christian for their children.”
The scholarship amount varies on a sliding scale. Everyone receives some level of funding which is a big win for all families. Families with income at or below 450% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or a family of four with a total household income of $135,000 is eligible for the maximum amount. Families with incomes above the 450% qualify at a prorated amount.
Tuition at Mansfield Christian is just below the voucher amount in the high school and just above the voucher amount in grades K-8. Whether it is a family that has sacrificed for years to make Christian education a reality, or a family new to Christian education, this guaranteed financial help is an incredible blessing for everyone and is essentially an answer to prayer for so many, school officials stated.
“We are anxious to meet families that are aligned with our mission and prioritize the biblical worldview.”
Limited openings are available. Interested families should contact the Admission’s Director, Stacy Craner, at 419-756-5651 ext 239 or craner.stacy@mcsflames.org. To begin the application process as soon as possible visit www.mcsflames.org and click “Apply Now.”
Mansfield Christian School was founded in 1961 to partner with Christian families and their churches to educate their children. The school’s academics are rooted in a biblical worldview that equips students to pursue excellence in everything and to live and serve as spiritually mature followers of Christ.
The Bottom Line:
The Bible says in Proverbs 22, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
View the video below of a virtual tour of the Mansfield Christian Campus. (Duration 6 minutes)
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