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House advances bill letting state board grant exceptions to Utah School for the Deaf and Blind; critics warn of funding and mission risks
Summary
The House narrowly approved third substitute House Bill 2 91 to let the State Board of Education grant exceptions allowing some non‑deaf/blind students to attend the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind. Supporters said individualized exceptions could help children who benefit from sign‑language immersion; opponents raised concerns about mission drift, teacher training and funding.
The Utah House approved third substitute House Bill 2 91 on students qualifying for services for the deaf after extended debate about mission, funding and potential enrollment impacts.
Representative Sumption, the bill sponsor, said the measure allows the State Board of Education to grant exceptions to admit students who are not strictly deaf or blind but who would demonstrably benefit from the…
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