So we have to slash public education and unions, then give money to private schools.

[sybylla]

The truth is now out, in Grothman's own words.

Koch suckers.


http://www.thewheelerreport.com/releases/March11/0324/0324grothman.pdf

For Immediate Release
March 24, 2011

Contact:
Senator Glenn Grothman 1-800-662-1227<tel:[phone]>
Representative André Jacque – 608-266-9870<tel:[phone]>


Legislators Aim to Expand Educational Options and Opportunity

Grothman, Jacque Offer Tax Credit Proposal for Increased Access to Independent and
Religious Schools


Today, Senator Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) and Representative Andre Jacque
(R-Bellevue) announced they will be introducing legislation providing a
non-refundable tax credit for religious and independent schools beginning in school
year 2012-2013. The credit will start at $1,500 per year for every first grade
student and $2,500 for every ninth grade student. The following year, second and
tenth graders will be added to the program with additional years added each year
until all students will be covered by the 2021 school year.

“With the government already subsidizing private education by up to $6,500 per year
for Milwaukee residents, the proposal would offer assistance, albeit a lesser
amount, for outstate parents who want an alternative to the public schools for their
children,” said Grothman. “Whether their concerns are Wisconsin’s declining test
scores, a radical new sex education program pushed through the Legislature last
year, or public school teachers proselytizing a liberal political agenda in their
schools, it is unfair not to provide a little assistance to independent-minded
parents.”

“The taxpayers already provide over $12,000 per year per child in the government
schools, so any parent who is persuaded to enroll their children in the private
schools creates a huge tax savings for Wisconsin’s taxpayers,” said Grothman.

“As a proud supporter of charter school expansion, open enrollment for public
schools, and non-public school choice it is very important to be consistent in
offering families in my district, and across the state, access to the full range of
educational alternatives. When it comes to educational instruction, one type
doesn’t fit all,” said Representative Jacque, further noting that the proposal would
not reduce state public school funding. “We should always look at enhancing our
state educational offerings to benefit students,” added Jacque.

“Private school enrollment has declined in recent years in part because of the
proliferation of 4-year-old kindergarten. The current budget, which allows for a
further expansion of 4-year-old kindergarten despite the state’s fiscal shape, will
have a further negative impact on private school enrollment,” said Grothman.

“This is a frugal and modest proposal that can make a dramatic impact. Just this
week, we’ve heard a bill dedicating $7,500 in government funds to parents who send
their children to charter schools,” said Jacque.

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Just one more way this wasn't in the least about the budget. It was about fucking over public education.

[AleksS]

1. That's what's funny: the bill was about a lot of things,

That's what's funny: the bill was about a lot of things, and NONE of them were about the money.

It was about repaying the Koch brothers, in the form of selling them public power plants.
It was about political revenge on the unions.
It was about a power grab by the governor's office.
It was about political revenge on the poor.
It was about screwing public schools.
And I'm sure it was about a lot of other things I can't remember, or don't know about.

BUT

It was NOT about the money.

[charmay]

2. If I have to hear the words frugal and modest

from another WI republican, I will puke.