Sangamon Sun

Springfield, IL - Christ the King Grade School hosted a Save Our Scholarship Rally earlier this week, where students and families highlighted the significance of the Invest in Kids Act. State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) expressed his support for the scholarship program, emphasizing its importance:

"I fully support the Invest in Kids Act and believe this program needs to be secured by legislators. It’s very important to our communities that we provide outstanding programs, such as this one, that creates a foundation for a prosperous future in education," said Rep. Coffey. "The 95th District has some of the best public and private schools in the state, some parts of the state can’t say the same. I firmly believe it is important to allow families to decide where their children should go without thinking twice."

The Invest in Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program, implemented in 2017, offers a 75 percent income tax credit to individuals and businesses who contribute to qualified Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). This program has received high praise for providing scholarships to low-income families, enabling their children to access quality education with the support of the community. Over 9,000 students have already benefited from this legislation, excelling in their early education.

However, without action from the General Assembly, this valuable program is set to expire at the end of this year. Constituents can voice their opposition to the phasing out of the Invest in Kids Act by signing a petition available at https://www.ilhousegop.org/rep_coffey_re-invest_in_kids_petition.

For more information on the Invest in Kids Act and the Save Our Scholarship Rally, please visit https://www.ilhousegop.org/rep_coffey_re-invest_in_kids.