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House approves $30 million grant program for educator professional learning
Summary
After extended floor debate, the Utah House passed HB 28, a $30 million grants program to restore dedicated professional development funding for teachers. Proponents said the money would fund compensated collaboration time and substitutes; opponents urged local control via the Weighted Pupil Unit.
The Utah House voted to pass HB 28, Grants for Educator Professional Learning, approving a $30,000,000 grant program intended to restore a dedicated funding stream for teacher professional development.
Representative Last, the bill sponsor, told colleagues the proposal is “basically a funding bill. It's got a $30,000,000 price tag to it.” He said the money is intended to pay for compensated time, substitutes and other supports so teachers can participate in meaningful professional learning rather than forcing districts to sacrifice…
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