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 factors are contributing to the expected decrease in federal spending on children's programs?

According to the report, what percentage of every dollar is projected to go to children's programs?