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House approves first‑substitute to expand critical languages pilot with one‑time $750,000
Summary
Lawmakers substituted and approved first substitute Senate Bill 41 to expand a critical languages international education pilot, funded with a one‑time $750,000 appropriation to extend existing grants and add dual‑language immersion options; the measure was circled for review and later passed unanimously in the House.
The Utah House approved the first substitute to Senate Bill 41, the International Education Initiative — Critical Languages Program, moving the measure quickly under suspension of rules and giving members time to review the substitute before final consideration.
Representative Last moved the substitution, explaining the substitute replaces earlier language titled "extended school year incentive." The House clerk noted the substitute was funded in supplemental appropriations for $750,000 to support a critical languages program. Representative Glass said the earlier pilot (funded at $230,000) had provided grants to several school districts to teach critical languages including Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Farsi, Hindi and Korean and described the substitute as a one‑time expansion that also adds a dual‑language immersion component.
After the chamber 'circled' the substitute to allow review, members returned and the House approved the first substitute by voice and recorded votes; the clerk reported a final tally of 67 yes, 0 no. Supporters characterized the program as a successful pilot and urged continued funding to expand opportunities for students to study strategic languages.
