As a small business owner and a proud Kentuckian, I want to see our great state not only succeed, but compete on a national level. Accomplishing that goal starts with improving education.
An educated workforce is key to both a state’s and a business’s success.
Unfortunately, education disparity is becoming an epidemic. Kentucky students deserve the chance to succeed, but our current system lacks the resources to fix its ailments and educate those most in need.
That’s where scholarship tax credits have an important role.
Individuals, businesses and banks donate funds to a charitable organization that provides needs-based scholarships for children to attend the non-public school of their parents’ choice. This solution ensures that all students, despite their economic standing, have the opportunity to obtain the education they deserve at a school of their choice.
A measure touted by EdChoice KY, a 501c3 educating the Commonwealth on scholarship tax credits, would allow contributions to organizations seeking to support families in need who wish to send their children to private schools and organizations seeking to improve the public education system.
This movement is a huge step towards helping Kentucky students, their families, and their businesses.
Twenty-nine states in the nation – including our neighboring state of Indiana – have some form of school choice.
This legislation is an opportunity for Kentucky not only to be competitive in the business realm, but also to make a long-term investment in the future of its most promising citizens.
Phyllis Sparks is a small business owner and a life-long resident of Boone County
