Students and teachers from East High School, walk out of school to protest the HB15 voucher bill, on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.Kathy Bence’s letter
, “Giving parents a choice”, voucher money from “tax paying parents,” it is also money from tax paying people who aren’t parents, and tax paying people who don’t have school-age children. Why do we all agree to pay tax to fund schools fully? Because it is in the public interest to educate our children and create adults who are able to think critically and benefit society.
I have a child at a private school, but I continue to pay taxes to fund public schools. The availability of a quality education for every student at a public school is important to me. When we reach the point that public schools are adequately funded, and there is a surplus in the education budget, I will consider the implementation of vouchers for use at a private school.
In the meantime, I would like to see greater funding to public schools, free school lunch to ensure all children are fed, and if we need vouchers, then they can be used for educational assistance . Until then, while all taxpayers are funding public education , no tax funds should be diverted to vouchers.
“When we reach the point that public schools are adequately funded” - Would love to meet a liberal that is willing to put a dollar amount on what “adequately” or “fully funded” is exactly.
Eminently sensible letter
Tax funds should absolutely be diverted to school vouchers. Public schools have been failing we need more alternative support.
I don't agree and I don't consent unfortunately people who show up at my house kidnap and throw me in jail if I don't.
I loved this letter. Tax-paying dog mom here who doesn't want her education dollars diverted to vouchers.
But then, 5,000 of the 675,000 students will win the lottery and get $8,000 for each of their kids to be taught differently? What about the other 670,000 students, why not them?