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Utah House Approves $12M Class-size Reduction for K–2
Summary
The Utah House unanimously passed House Bill 48 to expand a class-size reduction program in kindergarten through second grade, adding $4 million to bring total program funding above $12 million; the sponsor said the appropriation is ongoing and districts that meet K–2 goals may apply excess funds to third grade locally.
The Utah House on a unanimous voice vote approved House Bill 48, a measure to expand the state's class-size reduction program in early elementary grades by adding $4,000,000 and increasing total program funding to more than $12,000,000. The House recorded 72 affirmative votes and 0 opposing votes before referring the bill to the Senate for further consideration.
Sponsor Representative Rob W. Bishop said the funding continues an effort that began years earlier and would cover kindergarten…
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