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Kindergarten bill sparks lengthy floor debate; left as unfinished business

Utah State Senate · February 8, 1993
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Summary

Senate Substitute Bill 43, which would formally recognize kindergarten within the public school program (while not mandating attendance), drew extended debate over parental choice, readiness and budget protections. The bill was left as unfinished business at adjournment.

Senate Substitute Bill 43, a measure to recognize kindergarten as part of the public school program (without mandating attendance), generated extended floor debate on Feb. 5 and was left as unfinished business at adjournment.

Sponsor Senator Scott Howell said the bill “prevents districts and future legislators…

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