Sen. Ann Millner (R)

SJR 5 (State Board of Education Changes (constitutional amendment))

Libertas Institute opposes this bill.

This bill would propose a constitutional amendment to Utah voters to change the Utah State Board of Education from elected positions to appointed positions. The Governor would appoint its members, with the consent of the Senate.

Libertas Institute opposes this bill. A government board that oversees billions of taxpayer dollars should not come under the control and whim of a single elected official, however well intentioned he or she may be. Voters need more oversight and accountability for Board positions—not less.