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Columbus City Schools would get about $110 million, according to federal estimates, as part of the $825 billion legislation that President Barack Obama and House Democrats say will help revitalize the flagging economy.

Word of the potential federal influx comes on the eve of Gov. Ted Strickland unveiling his long-awaited school-funding plan, and during a time in which many districts are deciding whether to put levies on the ballot this year.

House Democrats are touting the money -- additional funds for construction, special education and disadvantaged-student programs -- as a way to create jobs by renovating schools and to hold off budget cuts that could harm children.

"The economic crisis that currently grips our country seriously threatens school funding and the ability of our school districts to educate our children," said Democratic Rep.