Utah teachers would get a $1,500 bonus under education plan to be unveiled Wednesday

Utah lawmakers are readying a plan to give teacher a $1,500 bonus as a thank you for working in difficult conditions caused by the pandemic. It’s part of an education funding package expected to be unveiled Wednesday.Several House and Senate sources tell The Salt Lake Tribune that legislative leaders plan to propose adding $140 million to next year’s education budget in addition to the bonus money for teachers.That money makes good on a promised 6% increase in the basic unit of schoo