That stupid tax - but no reason to not give your kids the best education - not government schools - and homeschooling is shown to be the best alternative, if you can do it or get in a group.
Go to the Khan academy. It’s free, and they offer online courses in every subject from K-grad school. Check it out. Most people have never heard of it or bothered to look into it. It takes effort and discipline on the part of parent and student.
Anyone who sends their kids to public school should be strung from a lamppost. As well as the teachers and administrators and politicians who participate and support this hideous system.