Iowans oppose Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature “school choice” law, which allows families to use taxpayer money to pay for private schools, by nearly a 2-to-1 margin, according to a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll.
More than six in 10 Iowans, 62%, oppose the law. The program will allow every Iowa family to receive about $7,600 annually per student in an education savings account to pay private school costs such as tuition and fees.
Just over a third of Iowans favor the policy, at 34%. Another 4% are not sure.
The law’s passage came over the opposition of a dozen lawmakers from Reynolds’ own party — nine in the House, and three in the Senate.
The Iowa Poll found a narrow majority of Republicans (51%) oppose the “school choice” law, while 44% of Republicans are in favor.
Political independents closely mirror the state as a whole, with 63% opposed and 34% in favor.
Democrats overwhelmingly oppose the law, with 82% opposed and 12% in favor.
More than six in 10 Iowans, 62%, oppose the law. The program will allow every Iowa family to receive about $7,600 annually per student in an education savings account to pay private school costs such as tuition and fees.
Just over a third of Iowans favor the policy, at 34%. Another 4% are not sure.
The law’s passage came over the opposition of a dozen lawmakers from Reynolds’ own party — nine in the House, and three in the Senate.
The Iowa Poll found a narrow majority of Republicans (51%) oppose the “school choice” law, while 44% of Republicans are in favor.
Political independents closely mirror the state as a whole, with 63% opposed and 34% in favor.
Democrats overwhelmingly oppose the law, with 82% opposed and 12% in favor.
62% of Iowans oppose Gov. Kim Reynolds’ private school scholarships law, Iowa Poll finds
Gov. Kim Reynolds made the education savings account law a top priority this year. The law will provide about $7,600 per student in private schools.
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