A new survey by yes. every kid. foundation. shows voters in Kansas desire a refundable income tax credit that will give families more options and flexibility to educate their children.
The survey found:
- K-12 education is believed to be heading in the wrong direction. Only one-third of voters believe K-12 education it is heading in the right direction. A plurality (36%) grade it a C on an A to F scale.
- Strong support for school choice and more flexibility. A sizable majority (62%) of Kansas voters, including 65% of K-12 parents, support school choice, while only 23% oppose. Additionally, 74% support of voters and 80% of K-12 parents support making education more flexible for families.
- Demand for a refundable income tax credit. Sixty-three percent of voters in the state support enacting a refundable income tax credit, 38 percentage points higher than those who oppose. K-12 parents are more supportive (76% support) of a refundable income tax credit, and very interested in utilizing one to educate their children–69% express interest.
“These polling results make it clear that Kansas families are hungry for more control over their children’s futures. Their strong support for both school choice and a refundable income tax credit shows they want real, flexible solutions that empower them to tailor education to each child’s unique needs. Policymakers should take note, because when parents have the freedom to choose what works best for their kids, everyone benefits—from students to schools to entire communities.”
– Matt Frendewey, vice president, yes. every kid. foundation.
