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School social worker cuts draw criticism as SLC Board of Education faces budget concerns.
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School social worker Dane Hess (right) speaks to members of the Salt Lake City Board of Education during their meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Will Ruzanski CENTRAL CITY—As the Salt Lake City School District faces financial deficits—including budget shortcomings that could lead to bankruptcy—proposed cuts to school social worker programs are raising alarms for some in the community.
During the district’s bi-monthly Board of Education meeting last Tuesday, public comment was largely centered around reductions that could shrink the district’s number of certified social workers.
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