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House rejects bill directing school districts to adopt parental-involvement policies after amendment debate
Summary
The House debated and then rejected third substitute SB 199, a bill directing local boards to develop policies promoting parental involvement and preventing preferential treatment for one parent group over another. Representative Powell’s amendment reframed the requirement toward promoting involvement for all parent groups; the amended bill failed on final passage, 30–43.
The Utah House considered and ultimately rejected a measure directing local school boards to adopt policies aimed at ensuring fair access for parent groups, voting down third substitute SB 199, 30–43, on March 12, 2009.
Representative Lockhart, the sponsor, said the third substitute emphasized local control while instructing districts to…
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