Governor Mike DeWine has submitted a proposed budget cut that would affect public schools across the state.

DeWine wants to cut nearly $14.3 million from 11 Mahoning Valley schools that use the Temporary Transitional Aid Guarantee. The funding from that program helps stabilize school districts. 

Poland Local Schools receive $1.8 million each year. Craig Hockenberry, the superintendent said this proposal could have critical consequences.

"If we were to take $1.8 million out of the budget, that's like taking $10 million out of the budget. And if we can't accurately plan, it causes disruptions across the board," Hockenberry said. 

The Youngstown City School District receives more than $4 million from the aid guarantee. Brenda Kimble, school board president told 21 News that the loss of funds would be disastrous.

"I don't think a lot of people realize it affects the whole school district. It affects special education. Everything that has to do with our school district would lose funding," Kimble said. 

If approved by the Senate, the funds would decrease by 5% in 2026 and by an additional 10%, amounting to roughly $28.5 million, in the 2027 school year. 

The proposed budget must be signed into law by July 1. School leaders are urging lawmakers to reconsider the proposal.

Here is a list of schools that receive the funding: 

-Canfield Local Schools: $1.3 million 

-South Range Local Schools: $194, 128.87

-Springfield Local Schools: $265,547.03

-West Branch Local Schools: $1.1 million 

-Bristol Local: $386,526.78

-Howland Local: $648,448.39

-Lakeview Local: $189,910.36

-Beaver Local: $20,363.58

-United Local: $2.6 million