Do states use tax money for education?

Yes, states use tax money for education. In the United States, education is primarily funded by state and local governments through tax revenues. The majority of funding for public K-12 education comes from state and local sources, with state funding making up a larger share than local funding. The federal government also provides funding for education programs, but it provides a smaller portion of funding compared to state and local governments. State funding for education can come from various tax sources, including income taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes. The specific tax sources used for education funding vary from state to state. Education is usually the largest or second largest portion of state budgets.