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Utah House Unanimously Advances Bill to Train Teachers on Teaching Values; Amendments Narrow Language
Summary
Senate Bill 26, asking school districts to offer in‑service training on value education, passed the House 59–0 on Feb. 16 after friendly amendments to broaden disease-prevention language and clarify scope.
The Utah House on Feb. 16 passed Senate Bill 26, a measure encouraging school districts to provide in‑service training on values education, by a 59–0 vote.
Sponsor Representative Stewart framed SB26 as a noncontroversial effort to help teachers teach shared core values without crossing into prohibited religious instruction. During floor debate, lawmakers raised questions about which…
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