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Substitute to Senate Bill 99 would return more textbook choice to local schools, sponsor says

Utah House of Representatives · February 6, 2002
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Representative Cox presented a first substitute to Senate Bill 99 that would give local schools greater discretion over textbooks and curriculum methods, while preserving state board recommendations; lawmakers pressed sponsors on whether bulk purchasing discounts would be affected.

Representative Cox presented the first substitute to Senate Bill 99 on the House floor, saying the change would return greater control over purchasing and instructional methods to local schools and allow teachers and parents to participate more in curriculum decisions.

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