The Utah State Board of Education voted unanimously, with one absence, to direct the superintendent to develop a funding request for an early mathematics benchmark assessment.

Member Earl made the motion that the board direct the superintendent to develop a funding request for the early mathematics benchmark assessment. The motion was seconded and passed with all voting members present recorded as yes; Member Booth was absent.

Staff said the packet item was a staff-developed proposal that would be returned in October as a full funding request with details and costs. The board’s action instructs the superintendent to prepare a formal proposal rather than approving any spending at the meeting.