Montana voters believe the K-12 system is on the wrong track and want lawmakers to increase education freedom options in the state. They support expanding the tax-credit scholarship program so all families who would like to participate can, and they support a new individual tax credit for families to use to help educate a child. By large margins, voters would be more likely to vote for their elected representatives if they supported giving families more options and control over their educations.
WHAT VOTERS WANT RIGHT NOW
An Uncapped Tax-Credit Scholarship Program
Voters do not want a cap on credits limiting families from accessing this program. A majority across Montana support expanding the program so all interested families can participate.
- 50% view the program favorably, double the number who view it unfavorably.
- 59% support expanding the program so all can participate; only 25% oppose.
- 52% would be more likely to vote for their state legislator if they supported expansion.
An Individual Education Tax Credit
Montana voters want an expanded tax-credit scholarship program, and they want the state to implement a new education tax credit for K-12 families.
- 59% support a $5,000 tax credit for families to utilize to educate a child, only 28% oppose.
- 71% of K-12 parents are interested in using a tax credit with one of their children.
- 52% would be more likely to vote for their state legislator if they supported a new tax credit in Montana.
Montana to Keep Pace with Other States
Universal education freedom programs are the standard, not the exception. As Idaho, Wyoming, and other states adopt universal programs, a majority of Montanans want lawmakers to keep pushing bold education policy forward.
More Parental Agency and Control
Voters across the state wholeheartedly believe families make better decisions for themselves than government.
- 78% support parents choosing the best school for their child.
- 71% would support a program that expands family control and reduces taxpayer spending.
Methodology: January 23-26, 2026 | N=500 registered voters | mOe = +/- 4.38% | 85% ttw, 15% online
