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Utah House passes bill to prioritize state control over federal education rules after heated debate
Summary
The Utah House passed HB1001 on April 19, 2005, a bill that affirms state priority in implementing federal education programs and seeks flexibility from No Child Left Behind; lawmakers debated subgroup reporting thresholds ("N-size"), potential loss of federal funds, and protections for students with disabilities before a 66-7 passage vote.
The Utah House of Representatives on April 19 passed House Bill 1001, a measure spearheaded by Representative Margaret Dayton that directs state priority in administering federal education programs and seeks flexibility in how federal requirements such as No Child Left Behind (NCLB) are implemented in Utah. The bill passed the House by a vote of 66-7 and was referred to the Senate.
Dayton, the bill sponsor, told colleagues the measure is intended to "prioritize our state goals and our state resources" and is not an opt-out from federal programs. "This is not an opt out bill," Dayton said, framing the legislation as an effort to preserve state authority while continuing to accept federal funds when compatible with state policy.
Lawmakers debated an amendment from Representative Bordeaux that would have required the state to disaggregate student data and set the N-size…
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