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Educators claim that I-695 would harm state schools
Educators claim that I-695 would harm state schools
Leaders from six state education groups gave Initiative 695 a flunking grade yesterday,
arguing that the measure would threaten school safety and could even lead to public
votes on towel fees.
To replace revenue that would be lost by passage of I-695, "state leaders
would very likely have to eliminate current programs related to school safety,
technology and class-size reduction," state Superintendent of Public Instruction
Terry Bergeson said.
The initiative would reduce car-tab fees to $30 a year, repeal existing vehicle
taxes and require voter approval for any tax increase.
The Washington Education Association, Washington State School Directors Association,
Public School Employees of Washington, Association of Washington State Principals
and Washington Association of School Administrators joined Bergeson in opposing
the measure.
Initiative sponsor Tim Eyman said that not one penny of license-tab fees goes
to the general fund.
