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House passes bill letting districts set up to four school days for teacher development; floor debate centers on loss of instructional time
Summary
First substitute SB103 passed after extended debate (50–24 or final 50–24 recorded vote) allowing local school boards to schedule up to four days per year for professional development or teacher preparation that could reduce student instructional days if the district opts in. Lawmakers debated tradeoffs between teacher training and classroom time.
The Utah House passed first substitute SB103 on Feb. 26, a bill giving local school boards the option to schedule up to four days per year for professional development or teacher preparation that, if used, can reduce the minimum student instructional days. Representative Byrd, the House sponsor, said the measure gives districts "local control" to choose whether to use the option.
Floor debate was lengthy. Supporters said teacher development improves classroom instruction and gives educators time to learn new curriculum or hone skills. Representative Johnny Anderson, representing early childhood…
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