Utah State Board of Education members approved a list of programs they'd like the governor to consider cutting if it's necessary to reduce education funding next session. During a recent special session, lawmakers cut $75 million from education but then replaced it with other money for one year only. That means if the economy doesn't improve by the next legislative session, education will be faced with a real $75 million hole.

Board members think the governor should consider filling that possible hole by first cutting UPSTART, an at-home software program for preschoolers; USTAR, a program for math and science educators and students; extra pay for special education teachers; and extra pay for math and science teachers.

They're all programs that were approved last session, and several were part of the omnibus education bill.

They're also suggesting the governor consider not spending $20 million set aside for pay for performance programs for teachers this year. And they'd like to see about $37 million taken from $100 million lawmakers set aside last session for future education purposes.

Board members also approved a resolution asking that education money be directed toward fully funding enrollment growth and per pupil spending before going to other education programs. State Superintendent Patti Harrington said the Governor's Office has told her another 5 percent in cuts to her office is also possible, on top of what's already been trimmed.