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Senate Approves Classroom‑size Reduction Bill After Heated Debate Over Process and Funding
Summary
The Utah Senate voted to place Senate Bill 141, a classroom‑size reduction appropriation tied to a $4.0 million allocation (committee report reflects $4.8M including benefits), on the third‑reading calendar following extended debate over funding source and procedure.
Senator McMullen, the bill sponsor, told the Senate that the proposal responds to a governor‑identified priority to reduce elementary class sizes and that funding has been set aside in the governor’s budget. "This particular issue was identified by the governor," McMullen said, explaining the measure would prioritize reductions in kindergarten through second grade before addressing higher grades.
Supporters argued the appropriation would give districts tools to hire paraprofessionals or teacher aides to lower student‑to‑adult ratios. The…
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