Lacey’s Priorities
As a therapist who has spent 9 years working with children, teens, and families, Lacey knows student mental health has to come first. Utah’s schools must prioritize student well-being, inclusive learning environments, and practical support for teachers.
- Priority 1Student Mental HealthMental health needs to be a priority.
- Protect suicide prevention and mental health screening programs in schools
- Bring 9 years of experience as a social worker for children, teens, and families
- Stop denying the mental health crisis Utah’s youth continually face
- Priority 2Safe Schools for Every StudentStrong schools require safety first.
- Better student-teacher and student-counselor ratios to build a culture of safety and belonging
- No family should fear walking their kids to school because of I.C.E.
- Physical and emotional safety for every student
- Inclusive learning environments where every student belongs
- Priority 3Freedom to ReadProtect access to diverse books and ideas.
- Stand against censorship in our schools
- Keep diverse books and ideas available to students
- Priority 4Support & Keep Great TeachersGood teachers shouldn’t burn out and leave.
- Invest in teacher pay and professional development
- Improve retention so districts stop losing teachers in their first 3–5 years
- Give educators practical support, not more pressure
- Priority 5Balanced, Transparent FundingTaxpayers should see where their money goes.
- Find additional funding sources that don’t add to educator burden, like extra paperwork
- Make school budgets easier for the public to access and understand
- Make education funding more balanced
- Show taxpayers clearly where education dollars are going
See how Lacey’s priorities compare with her opponent’s.
Where They Stand