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House declines educator‑evaluation technology grant after floor privacy and vendor concerns
Summary
Senate Bill 257, an opt‑in grant program to fund educator evaluation software, failed on the House floor after extended debate about vendor selection, student data privacy and lack of pilot evidence; the sponsor framed it as a $70,000 opt‑in pilot but the House voted to file the bill.
The Utah House debated Senate Bill 257, which would have authorized grants for customizable educator‑evaluation technology and directed the State Board of Education to run an RFP for providers. Sponsor Representative Hughes described the proposal as an opt‑in grant program to help districts and educators use observation tools and on‑line professional development resources.
"This bill provides grants for a tool that can be customized to the individual LEA... it's an opt in…
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