A judge has struck down the controversial “Utah Fits All” scholarship that critics say is a voucher program siphoning money from the public education system.
In a ruling obtained by FOX 13 News on Friday evening, 3rd District Court Judge Laura Scott sided with the Utah Education Association that the program violated Utah’s constitution.
The UEA — the state’s largest teachers union — sued, arguing that the $100 million Utah Fits All program was taking money from the public education system. The income tax is earmarked for public education and some social services. Supporters of the program have argued that the $8,000 scholarships handed out enable students and families to pursue education options best suited to their needs…