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Senate rejects change to State Board of Education size after debate on cost and representation
Summary
The Senate debated a House-passed bill to expand the State Board of Education from nine to 15 members and found the measure failed on a procedural third-reading question. Senators split over representation, travel burdens for rural districts, and statutory benefits attached to board membership.
The Utah Senate considered House Bill 2, which would have increased the State Board of Education from nine to 15 members, but the measure failed the Senate's third‑reading question.
Senator Reese, speaking for the committee and sponsor, said the committee favored a 15‑member board to reduce travel burdens in large rural districts and improve subcommittee representation. He also noted a fiscal note estimating about $84,000 in additional…
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