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This is an interesting perspective, thanks for clarifying. I think it would also be interesting if it leads to a more equitable method of funding schools.
by bumby 5y ago
This is an interesting perspective, thanks for clarifying. I think it would also be interesting if it leads to a more equitable method of funding schools.
- giantg2 5y agoI think it would be a mix in my view. Most of that should be income taxes at the state level, but still allow for some smaller percentage income tax to be collected at the local level. This should provide a higher base level of per student funding across the state, but still allow local municipalities to collect a smaller amount of funds that wouldn't have state restrictions on them. Maybe something like 95% fed and state funding with 5% local.
- bumby 5y agoIt sounds plausible if we could get around the PR issue of any raise in state income taxes being viewed as an evil. (I do think this would cause the need for higher state taxes, considering how many state and local municipalities struggle to fund education programs through general funds). It reminds me a bit of the universal healthcare push. It seems very hard to convince people that, yes, their income tax levels may go up, but their overall costs will go down.