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House passes public education budget amendments adding raises, one‑time support for school staff and scholarships
Summary
The Utah House on March 3 adopted House Bill 2, a supplemental public education spending bill that backstops educator pay, provides one‑time support for school support staff and expands certain scholarship programs. The measure passed 72–2 and will be sent to the Senate.
The Utah House of Representatives passed House Bill 2, a supplemental public education appropriations bill, on March 3, approving changes the sponsor said add both ongoing and one‑time funding for teachers, school staff and student scholarships.
Representative White, the bill sponsor, told the House HB 2 provides an additional $47,400,000 in ongoing funding “for a direct salary increase to licensed educators.” White said that this funding equates to an “additional ongoing $12.75” that includes salary plus employer‑paid benefits, as presented on the House floor. He said the bill also adds one‑time…
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