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House approves bill letting public higher-education institutions offer online courses to high school students
Summary
First Substitute HB282 passed 44-25 to expand the statewide online education program to allow public colleges and universities to provide online courses to high school students; sponsors said the change will help meet STEM workforce demand while members raised questions about accommodations and funding.
The Utah House on Feb. 26 passed First Substitute HB282, allowing public institutions of higher education to provide online courses to high school students through the statewide online education program. The bill passed 44-25 and will move to the Senate for consideration.
Sponsor Representative Dawe framed the bill as a response to rapidly growing demand for STEM and technical skills. "This bill allows higher education institutions to provide online courses to high school students through the statewide online education program," he…
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