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Salt Lake City School District officials defend actions after West High stabbing; committee discusses records and transition practices
Summary
Salt Lake City School District leaders told a legislative committee the district followed state law in expelling the student responsible for the October 2023 West High stabbing and described procedural changes, while lawmakers pressed for better flagging and record‑sharing when students move between programs and schools.
Superintendent Liz Grama and district counsel Christina (surname given as in testimony) appeared before the Rules Review and General Oversight Committee on Nov. 6, 2025, to answer follow‑up questions about the October 2023 stabbing at West High School and related district policies on safety, transfers and crediting of graduates.
Grama said the assailant had been an eighth‑grade student enrolled at Northwest Middle School who was later placed at Horizonte, the district’s alternative setting for students in disciplinary or specialized programs. She told the committee staff conducted a threat assessment before placement and that an assigned school resource officer confirmed the district had no evidence the student had access to weapons prior to the attack at West High. The assailant was expelled consistent with state law after the October 2023 attack and remained in custody…
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