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Leavitt seeks funding for 100 more Centennial Schools, class‑size reduction and $29M for statewide technology network
Summary
The governor proposed adding 100 Centennial Schools, $5M for class-size reduction (bringing total near $20M), expanded scholarships and guidance-counselor funding, plus $29M to build a statewide information network linking classrooms, hospitals and government.
Governor Michael O. Leavitt told the legislature his budget will expand education initiatives and accelerate a statewide technology plan.
On K–12, Leavitt proposed funding another 100 Centennial Schools and second-year funding for those that met their commitments. He said the budget includes an additional $5,000,000 targeted at class‑size reduction and brings total class‑size funds to nearly $20,000,000.…
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