From the Utah PTA:
Utah children deserve thoughtful legislation that stands the test of scrutiny.  By passing HB 215 so rapidly in committee and the House, we are shortchanging a healthy and robust policy debate that would make this a better bill. 

Good policy can handle the light of day. Utah PTA urges the legislature to take time to evaluate the voucher bill in its entirety and come to a consensus for the benefit of all Utah children.

Utah PTA opposes funding mechanisms that divert funds away from the public education system. Although Utah PTA supports the increase of teacher salaries, we cannot support the distribution of up to $8000 per student to education service providers with no oversight on teaching quality, standards, assessment, and accountability. We are extremely concerned that HB 215 leaves no protections for Special Education students. We do not support the creation of a new program manager who is encouraged to maximize the number of eligible service providers throughout the year. We are concerned that this program creates inequities for our rural students and are worried about new service providers being created in these areas with no accountability. Utah PTA requests that the Utah Legislature prioritize funding within the public education system to support Utah’s students.