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Senate approves $650,000 pilot for alternative schools with sunset amendment
Summary
Senate passed SB 223 establishing a four-school pilot alternative-education program funded at about $650,000 and carrying a sunset date (June 30, 1995). Supporters said it will identify effective practices; critics argued the state superintendent should not hold unchecked discretion over funds.
The Utah Senate passed SB 223 on Feb. 16, approving a $650,000 pilot program to support up to four alternative schools for students at risk and adding a sunset date of June 30, 1995.
Senator Leray McAllister, sponsor of the bill, said the funds would be used for counseling, temporary staff and administration to evaluate several alternative education approaches. “They’re going to need to have…
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