The weakness of the arguments made by those benefiting from the tax credit scheme called “Invest in Kids” can be assessed by their reliance on half-truths, misstatements of facts, and false assumptions.

One of the most important responsibilities of any state in the union is public education.  In Illinois, the state constitution spells this out, and indeed, about 26% of the General Revenue Fund flows to the public elementary and secondary schools in every town.  In turn, those public schools must serve every child, whatever religion their family practices, whatever language is spoken in the home, or whether their family is headed by parents of the same gender.  The public schools must accommodate any disability that affects learning, and help all students achieve their potential.