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House approves two‑year pilot letting districts use up to 22 hours for paid teacher professional development
Utah House of Representatives · February 18, 2004
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Summary
Lawmakers approved a two‑year pilot allowing school districts to allocate up to 22 hours (roughly four school days) of instructional time for paid teacher professional development, with a newly added requirement that districts seek parental approval for plans.
The House passed the first substitute to House Bill 100 after floor amendments narrowed the professional‑development allowance and added a parental‑approval safeguard. Representative Last proposed and successfully moved an amendment replacing an original 27.5‑hour figure with 22 hours on two bill lines; he…
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