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House approves resolution urging school closings on Veterans Day amid debate over local control
Summary
The House passed House Joint Resolution 4 on Feb. 8, 2008, urging the Utah State School Board to allow schools to give students Veterans Day off. Sponsors described the move as an honor to veterans; opponents said the resolution could exert pressure on local school boards and emphasized preserving local control.
Representative Wimmer urged the chamber to adopt House Joint Resolution 4, asking the Utah State School Board to adjust calendars so students could have Veterans Day off. The sponsor said the resolution was prompted by students from Riverton High School and framed the measure as a way "to honor our veterans" and give families an opportunity to observe the holiday.
The resolution drew extended floor debate on the limits of legislative…
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