A majority of Illinoisans support the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit with Communications Manager Dylan Sharkey

A new statewide survey shows a majority of Illinoisans support the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, a proposal supporters say would expand educational opportunity and empower parents with more choices for their children. Dylan Sharkey, Communications Manager for the Illinois Policy Institute, says the data reflects growing frustration among families who feel trapped in underperforming schools and are looking for flexible, student-centered solutions. Sharkey notes that the tax credit would incentivize private donations to scholarship-granting organizations, helping low- and middle-income students access schools that best meet their needs, while easing financial pressure on working families across the state.