Phil Homer, speaking for the Idaho Association of School Administrators, told the House Education Committee, "Without question, we are willing to deal with those cuts caused by the economic downturn. ... However, we do have some issues, after review of SB 1184." He said, "We strongly disagree with the funding mechanism," in proposing cuts in salary-based apportionment over five years." That proposal "surprised" his association, he said.

Laurie Boeckel of the Idaho PTA told the panel her group "opposes unfunded state mandates," and also doesn't think they should come from political appointees, like those on the state Board of Education.