Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

All four of my children have participated in Utah's public education system, and I am grateful for the many dedicated teachers that contributed to their success. My appreciation has only grown as I have watched my children's teachers tackle the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. We've asked them to do so much, and they've more than risen to the occasion.

It is the responsibility of the Legislature to work smarter on public education funding, and I am proud of our recent efforts. We've increase public education funding even in an economic downturn -- an accomplishment few other states can boast. Utah's fiscally conservative policies have allowed our current representatives to protect education funding through the rainy-day fund, and we've secured federal funding from the CARES Act to provide support for online learning. These efforts protect teachers' salaries during an uncertain time and better prepare us for rapid economic recovery.

As your legislator, I will continue to put your children and their teachers first at the Legislature. It's imperative that we continue to be innovative in our education funding and curriculum, increase local control, and continue to promote parental involvement.

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