Gary Herbert in 2016 UT Governor's race

On Education: Collaborate to rewrite No Child Left Behind

Utah's state school board will not call for federal legislation to identify state governors as key partners in education. In a split 7-7 vote, the board rejected a request from Herbert's office to sign a letter supporting amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which would require the governor's signature on plans for spending federal education dollars in Utah. The letter and amendments are being pushed by the NGA as a means of strengthening collaboration between state leaders as federal legislators work to rewrite the controversial No Child Left Behind Act.

The board Chairman suggested Utah's education governance is better managed through local legislation or a popular vote, rather than forced on the state from Washington. After the vote, Herbert's education adviser acknowledged the rewrite of ESEA and No Child Left Behind is a moving target, but said the governor's office would continue to push for strengthened relationships with or without the board.

Source: Salt Lake Tribune on 2016 Utah gubernatorial race Jun 19, 2015

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