CALL TO ACTION
VOTE NO
SB37: Minimum Basic Tax Rate Amendments
Senator Fillmore
· SB 37: Minimum Basic Tax Rate Amendments threatens the financial stability of our public schools and strips local communities of their voice in education funding.
· Why Oppose SB 37?
o Lack of Transparency
§ No input from local school districts or communities on this major policy shift.
§ Moves locally raised property tax dollars into the state’s general fund—where it can be spent on anything, not just education.
§ Local taxpayers deserve to know their money will support schools, not unrelated state programs.
o Destabilizing Education Funding
§ Public education has long relied on property tax, a stable and predictable revenue source.
§ SB 37 eliminates this foundation, making schools dependent solely on income tax—the most volatile and unreliable funding source.
o Undermining Local Schools & Boards
§ Public education funding is a partnership between local school boards and the state—SB 37 destroys this partnership.
§ School boards will no longer have a role in funding the Minimum School Program, turning them into service providers instead of decision-makers.
§ Communities lose control, while the state consolidates power over education funding.
Take Action Now!
o Tell your House member to VOTE NO on SB 37!
o Call or text your representatives today and demand they protect local control and stable education funding.
o Spread the word! Share this with parents, teachers, and community members who care about the future of our schools.