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Utah House approves bill allowing charter schools to give local enrollment preference
Summary
The House passed HB136 52–20, allowing charter schools the option to give enrollment preference to students living within the municipality or within a two‑mile radius of the school; sponsors said the change is permissive, not mandatory, while opponents worried about reduced access for students without nearby charters.
The Utah House on Feb. 15 approved House Bill 136 by a 52–20 vote, allowing charter schools to optionally give preference to students who live within the municipality where a charter school is located or within a two‑mile radius of the school.
Sponsor Representative James Baron told colleagues the change is permissive. "This is not a mandate. It's not a requirement. It is an additional element of flexibility," Baron said, urging that schools be…
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