The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education has, in general, recommended about seventy five million dollars in extra funding to raise teacher pay. That recommendation focused on raising the state sales tax to pay for it.

Senator Bill Van Gerpen of Tyndall, a member of the Appropriations Committee, says this is similar to many past studies……

Van Gerpen says any tax increase will be difficult to vote for……

Van Gerpen says timing may play a role in any type of funding plan……

The Co-Chairs of the Task Force will be in Pierre this week, presenting their recommendations to the Governor.