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House approves task force to study learning standards and school accountability

Utah House of Representatives · February 22, 1999
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Summary

The House passed a bill creating a 13-member task force to develop learning standards, aligned assessments, and ways to recognize schools; sponsor cited out-of-state gains after implementing accountability systems. Final vote: 65 yes, 4 no.

Representative Tammy J. Rowan introduced the second substitute to HB 144 to establish a task force on learning standards and accountability in public education. Rowan said the legislation grew from efforts to develop an accountability program carefully, noting Texas' experience with increases in reading and…

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