UPDATE | Hearing on Youngstown Plan for city schools goes another day

COLUMBUS — Representatives of Youngstown City Schools had their initial day in court today, hoping to delay the implementation of state law changes that would place an appointed chief executive officer in control of the district.

Judge Jenifer French of Franklin County Common Pleas Court must decide on the groups' request for a preliminary injunction on HB 70, the so-called Youngstown plan that was passed in short order by the legislature prior to its summer recess, over objections from Democratic members and school officials.

Tuesday’s hearing stretched throughout the day, with additional testimony and proceedings scheduled Wednesday.

Absent the injunction, the legislation will take effect next month, with a new Youngstown schools CEO appointed before the end of the year.

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