POLL: How Much is Back-to-School Spending Costing You?

As we approach the start of a new school year, many parents are heading to the store to buy their child’s back-to-school supplies. However, with inflation at the highest rate in over 40 years and real wages declining, families will spend on average over $600 per student this year on back-to-school shopping.

With the already skyrocketing cost of gas and groceries, increased prices on back-to-school supplies are just another added consequence of our nation’s inflation crisis, and no child should be less-equipped to succeed in school because of Washington’s reckless spending agenda.

I want to hear your thoughts on this important issue and how you may have been impacted.

Do you have a school-aged child in your home?*

Yes, I have one or more school-aged children in my household.

No, I do not have any school-aged children in my household.

Has inflation had a negative effect on your household’s budget?

Yes, inflation has negatively impacted my household budget.

No, inflation has not impacted my household budget.

Have you had to cut back spending in other areas to afford your child’s school supplies?

Yes, I have had to cut back spending in other areas of my life to afford school supplies.

No, I have not had to cut back spending in other areas of my life to afford school supplies.

Have you had to make adjustments to your child’s back-to-school spending to stay within your budget?

Yes, I have had to make adjustments to back-to-school spending to stay within my budget.

No, I have not had to make adjustments to back-to-school spending to stay within budget.

Other:

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