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House approves bill allowing higher-education institutions to review charter-school applications
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 55, permitting state institutions of higher education to act as review bodies for charter-school applications subject to State Board of Education approval. Supporters called it permissive and pro‑innovation; opponents warned it could duplicate or circumvent existing review processes.
The Utah House on the floor approved Senate Bill 55 on a 46–27 vote, allowing institutions of higher education to serve as review bodies for charter-school applications, with final approval still subject to the State Board of Education.
Sponsor Representative Hughes said the bill is permissive and intended to add expertise to the charter-approval process without undermining existing entities. "This language is permissive. It does not require them to participate," Hughes said, adding that the State Charter School Board…
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