Democrats in the legislature have released their comprehensive plan for education. It’s in response to the teacher bonus plan backed by Governor Dennis Daugaard. House Minority Leader Bernie Hunhoff of Yankton says the Governor wants to add programs after the funding foundation has been slashed…
Hunhoff says they favor boosting all teachers pay in an effort to increase student achievement…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/01/Bernie-Hunhoff-130b.mp3|titles=Bernie Hunhoff 130b]Hunhoff says it should not be an either or situation for legislators…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/01/Bernie-Hunhoff-130c.mp3|titles=Bernie Hunhoff 130c]One bill being backed by democrats would establish what the cost of education really is, and another would index school investments to rise and fall with state investments.