Federal Spending On Children Drops, According To A New Report

The Urban Institute's Kids Share report tracks public spending on children under 19 since the 1960s. In 2018, federal spending per child was $6,200, less than in 2017 when adjusted for inflation. The share of federal spending on children is projected to decrease from 9.2% to 7.5% over the next decade if current laws remain unchanged. This decline is due to reduced spending on education, nutrition, and temporary tax credits, despite a projected $1.5 trillion increase in federal spending. Children's programs are expected to receive only three cents of every dollar, indicating they are not a budget priority.

What has the Urban Institute's report been tracking since the 1960s?

• Local government budgets

• Public spending on children under 19

• Federal spending on healthcare

• State spending on education

How did the federal spending per child in 2018 compare to 2017 when adjusted for inflation?

• It remained the same

• It was lower in 2018

• It was higher in 2018

• It doubled in 2018

What is the expected change in the share of federal spending on children over the next decade?

• Increase from 7.5% to 9.2%

• Decrease from 9.2% to 7.5%

• Remain constant at 9.2%

• Increase to 10%

What factors are driving the reduction in federal spending on children?

• Increase in healthcare costs

• Expansion of infrastructure projects

• Reduction in education and nutrition programs

• Increase in military spending

How much of every dollar of federal spending is projected to go to children's programs?

• Three cents

• Ten cents

• Five cents

• One cent