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House approves math-competency initiative directing state boards to set college-ready measures
Summary
The House passed second substitute SB 196, the math competency initiative, directing the State Board of Education and higher-education partners to set competency measures to award college credit; the bill passed 54–20 after debate over the role of the legislature versus the State Board.
The Utah House approved the math competency initiative (second substitute SB 196) after an extended debate about how best to measure college-ready math skills and the proper role of the legislature versus education boards.
Representative Gibson, the House sponsor, told colleagues the bill is "not about seat time" but instead about measuring knowledge: "This…
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