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Board approves draft of Utah’s ESSA plan after debate over English‑learner language
Summary
The board voted unanimously to approve draft 1 of Utah’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan and forward it to the U.S. Department of Education after discussion about English‑learner assessment language, APAC recommendations and the timeline for separate waiver work.
The board approved draft 1 of Utah’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan and will forward it to the U.S. Department of Education after a unanimous 15‑0 vote. Chair Earl moved the motion and board members then voted to send the draft to federal officials.
Board members said the draft incorporates recommendations from APAC and changes intended to align the plan with Utah’s accountability system and with feedback gathered during public comment. “APAC’s made some recommendations. It’s gone out for public comment,” Chair Earl said, noting staff extended the public comment period after a broken link and followed up individually with commenters.
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