What is wrong with there being some calculation to restore that money to me, so I can use it in the education of my own child? (Yes, yes...I know...bigger checks will go to those who pay more taxes....Tax break for the rich. Tough. Live with it. The rich do pay more taxes. :>)
Probably only necessary if you want to avoid property tax issues and legal recourse; like all the other parents who homeschool or send their kids to private schools. Those people aren't given a tax break or reimbursement. Any property owner has to pay school taxes even if they have no kids in the public school system. I don't have a problem with restoring money to the parent who homeschools or private schools but many people do. The reason for that is that somewhat twisted reasoning that if you get a tax break, that is equivalent to receiving subsidies from the government. The "logic" (and I use the term loosely) is that a tax break is the same as receiving money. That then makes you subject to federal regulations governing government supported schools. Then some people will try to use that as a wedge to then be able to control what you're teaching.
What you're proposing sounds suspiciously like the voucher system. Go for it.
I do.
As a nation, we decided long ago that it was in the best interest of society (and the nation) to set up a system whereby a minimum standard of education would be made available to all citizens; it is far better to have an educated citizenship than an uneducated one.
This minimum standard, supported by parental involvement at the home can turn out an individual who is able to function within today's society; and no matter how many horror stories you may throw out about the public school system, it turns out a far greater number of basically educated individuals, than completely uneducated ones.
So paying your taxes is not about sending YOUR kids to school...people who have no children pay school taxes as well.
We all have choices above and beyond the public school system, homeschooling being one, private schools being another. Private schools are a luxury item, and like any luxury item, they cost more.
So yes, you, just like people who have no children (and who by the way, are paying for your kids to go to school just like you are), have an obligation to help maintain this public school system.