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House circles bill proposing $400,000 to help districts cover student fee waivers
Summary
Lawmakers circled (postponed) House Bill 46 after debate over an appropriation that would return up to $40 per fee waiver to heavily impacted districts; Representative Schurler said eight districts exceed 30% fee-waiver rates and the bill would allocate $400,000 annually.
The Utah House moved to circle House Bill 46, an appropriation to assist school districts heavily affected by student fee waivers, after extended floor discussion on equity, verification and fiscal trade-offs.
Sponsor Representative Schurler framed the bill around district need, saying eight districts have 30% or more of students on fee waivers and proposing…
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