Rep. Jack Draxler (R)

HB 54 (Public Education Increased Funding Program)

Libertas Institute opposes this bill.

This bill would increase the individual income tax from 5 to 6%, routing the additional revenue to the government education system.

Libertas Institute opposes this bill. The income tax is illegitimate and should be repealed—at a minimum, it should definitely not be increased. Additional funding needs for the government education system should come through administrative cuts or fees paid for by those whose children are enrolled in government schools.