Politics & Government

Would a Tax Credit Get You to Send Your Child to Private School?

The credits would be $2,500 for every high school student, and $1,500 for elementary students.

Two state legislators want to offer tax credits for families who send their child to private school.  

State Sen. Glenn Grothman and Rep. Dean Kaufert, both Republicans, would offer $1,500 for elementary school children and $2,500 for high school children.  

Grothman said private school enrollment has declined over the last decade, according to his website, while “well-funded public schools continue to have their funding increased ....”    

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Would this credit have an impact on whether to send your child to private school? Would it need to be more? Or would you rather keep your child in public schools if they’re already there? Vote in our poll and discuss in the comments.  


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