May 27, 2016

The Honorable Mia Love

9067 South 1300 West, Suite 101
West Jordan, UT 84088-5582
Dear State Representative Mia Love,
I am very fortunate to have been able to attend public schools my entire life. However, education
has continually remained at the forefront of legislative debate. Usually by this time each year,
state leaders have already started discussing potential cuts to schools. But this year, it appears the
state will likely pull in enough revenue to skip talks over doomsday budget scenarios though
money is still tight, and lawmakers will still have to make tough calls on how to slice the pie.
The state school board wants $21.7 million to pay for new technology and computer adaptive
tests for kids, which members say can help teachers better pinpoint students' strengths and
weaknesses. The board's other priorities include $60 million to pay for 12,479 new students
expected to pour into Utah schools in the fall and they want to see the restoration of $8 million
cut last session from programs for at-risk students. Board members also are pushing for $37.3
million to go toward college readiness tests, early childhood education such as extended day
kindergarten, new academic standards, and continuation of an elementary school arts learning
program, among other things.
Although I agree with the outstanding importance of education to our youth; I ask that you
support the bill. In supporting this bill it will guarantee that the rights and needs of every child
are adequately safeguarded and protected. It will guarantee that individuals comprise the best
experience and learning encounters as possible. Leading to brighter, more knowledgeable futures
for everyone.
Thank you for your time and efforts to protect and serve Utah!
Sincerely,
Brayden Campbell
3241 West 13120 South
Riverton, UT 84065
Soup97@comcast.net
801-698-1817