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House approves bill creating Center for Civic Excellence and new general-education requirements at Utah State University

3544839 · March 5, 2025
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Summary

Senate Bill 334, which would establish a Center for Civic Excellence and require structured coursework in Western civilization and American civics for USU students, passed the House 68-3 after floor debate that included support from both conservative and liberal members.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House on March 5 passed Senate Bill 334 to establish a Center for Civic Excellence at Utah State University and to require a structured set of general-education courses exploring Western intellectual traditions and American institutions.

Representative Karianne Lisonbee described the proposal as a step “toward restoring the intellectual and civic foundations that sustain a free society.” The bill would require…

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