James Hansen: 'When we must take money from the populace in the form of taxes, it had better benefit the public, not a select few. Education is an investment that yields fruits for all in our society, from the lowliest to the highest.'
Legislators applaud after Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Mathew Durrant gave his speech to the legislature, on opening day of the 2023 session, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.When we pass a law, it should simplify government and protect choice.Instead, it will set up a special interest fund, create an entirely new wing of bureaucracy within the Utah State Board of Education to manage and handle the scholarship fund, with $2.
The second reason HB 215 is a lousy bill is that it does nothing to get at the causes of teacher burnout, but seeks to cover it up with a temporary patch. An extra $350 a month will not magically erase the monumental challenges teachers and students are facing.
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