US Edition'So important': Gov. Cox signs bill to send more funding to rural schools
- Governor Spencer Cox vetoed SB37, a bill that would divert property taxes from schools to the state general fund, stating it sends "the wrong message" about education funding.
- Cox's veto follows requests from several education groups, including the Utah State Board of Education, to reject the bill.
- The Secure Rural Schools Act, which aimed to provide $33 million to California counties, was not included in the budget, impacting vital services like schools and roads.
- Officials warn that the loss of Secure Rural Schools funding will lead to staff layoffs and reduced education and infrastructure support in rural areas.
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Rural California schools and roads lose millions in federal funding after latest cuts
Rural counties have counted on the money for schools, roads and other needs. Officials say the cuts mean layoffs and slower repairs.
·Sacramento, United States
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Cox nixes plan to divert Utah property taxes from local schools and into state general fund
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Monday the plan to divert Utahns’ property taxes away from local public schools "sends the wrong message" to teachers and school districts.
·Salt Lake City, United States
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