OPINION: A letter to the governor from Idaho public school superintendents
On Jan. 6, you delivered a strong message to our citizens and to our legislators that “doing things right” in Idaho starts with “KEEPING PROMISES.” You delivered a clear and unequivocal statement that expanding publicly funded school choice must be done “the Idaho way,” promising that you would only consider a school choice measure “that is fair, responsible, transparent, and accountable” and that would “prioritize families that need it the most.”
This week, the Idaho Legislature sent House Bill 93 to your desk. This historic bill proposes to send public tax dollars to private institutions without meeting any of the expectations you set forth to ensure fairness, transparency or accountability. Many legislators from across our great state voted against House Bill 93 because it fails to provide the accountability for tax dollars that, in your words, “taxpayers demand and deserve.” By standing on those principles, these honorable legislators have undoubtedly made themselves future targets for out-of-state billionaires who fund dark money campaigns that will work to destroy their political futures in Idaho.
Become a Subscriber!
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login
