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House approves substitute to clarify notice to parents for School Community Councils
Summary
The Utah House substituted and passed a first substitute to HB189, clarifying that information packets for School Community Councils may be delivered during annual registration or with students’ report cards; the substitute passed 69–0 and the bill was sent to the Senate.
The Utah House on the floor after lunch approved a first substitute to House Bill 189, clarifying how schools must deliver School Community Council information to parents and guardians.
Representative Bigelow, sponsor of the change, told colleagues the substitute puts in writing a floor amendment so the change is visible to members before final passage. The specific change edits lines 127–130 to permit the required packet to be delivered either during the school's annual registration period or included with a student's report card.
Supporters, including Representative Urquhart and Representative Holdaway, said the change preserves the bill’s intent while making the amendment transparent to parents and the public. The House voted on the first substitute and recorded 69 yes votes; 6 members were absent. The bill will be forwarded to the Senate for further consideration.
The floor debate was procedural and focused on making a small but important technical correction to ensure parents have reliable notice of community council meetings. No amendments to the substance of council responsibilities were offered on the floor, and sponsors said the substitute reflected an agreed compromise reached prior to the floor action.
The House moved the substitute forward as part of a larger floor session that advanced dozens of bills to the Senate.
