# Half say states should make most K-12 education decisions

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## Reading

When it comes to K-12 education decisions, more Americans look to state government than to any other level: 52% say states should make most such decisions, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.

About three-in-ten (31%) would instead give that job to local government, and 17% to the federal government.

## Topline

What level of government should be responsible for making most decisions about K-12 education?

Half say states should make most K-12 education decisions.

- State Government: 51.8%
- Local Government: 30.9%
- Federal Government: 17.3%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2025-04-09 → 2025-04-15
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.5%
- Module: policy
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

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## Citation

Verasight MPSA Omnibus Survey #2025-026, fielded April 9-15, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.5%.

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