CAROLINA JEWETT FOR THE KIDS
Do you support or oppose vouchers or tuition tax credits for parents sending their children to private, parochial or home schools? Explain.
Keep public funding within the public school system, as diverting these resources through a voucher program would further weaken an already underfunded educational infrastructure. Public schools, particularly those serving lower-income communities, rely heavily on consistent and equitable funding to maintain essential programs, hire qualified teachers, and provide necessary resources to students. The introduction of a voucher system risks siphoning off critical funds, exacerbating existing disparities and creating an even greater strain on schools that are already struggling to meet basic educational standards. This could lead to larger class sizes, reduced extracurricular programs, and a decline in the quality of education, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable students. By keeping public funds within the public school system, we ensure that all students, regardless of their socio-economic background, have access to a quality education that prepares them for future success.