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House debates scholarship boost, declines early-graduation measure
Summary
Lawmakers debated a bill to raise the Centennial Scholarship for students graduating early from $1,000 to $2,000 and to require districts to notify families of early‑graduation options; the House voted against the first-substitute version, 32–39.
The Utah House considered first substitute Senate Bill 33 on Feb. 26, a measure sponsors said aimed to encourage early high‑school graduation and reduce college remedial courses. Representative Kevin McKay, floor sponsor, said the bill would raise the Centennial Scholarship for early graduates from $1,000 to $2,000 and require districts to provide…
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