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Utah House adopts Native American education amendments after debate over appointment authority
Summary
The House passed House Bill 33, the American Indian/Alaskan Native Education Amendments, after a floor debate over whether the state board or the superintendent should appoint commission members. A substitute amendment adopting 'State Board of Education' language passed 42–32; final passage was 71–2.
The Utah House of Representatives on Jan. 27 passed House Bill 33, the "American Indian, Alaskan Native Education Amendments," after a floor debate over who should appoint additional members of a new commission aimed at addressing educational achievement gaps for Native American students. Lawmakers adopted a substitute amendment that inserts "State Board of Education" in place of language naming the superintendent as appointing authority, and the bill passed the House 71–2 and was transmitted to the Senate for consideration.
Supporters said the bill is the product of negotiations with tribal groups and the Native American legislative liaison committee and is intended to produce a state plan and focused recommendations quickly. "It is the first substantive thing we've been able to do to address the achievement gap for…
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