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Senate designates Feb. 9 as English-as-a-Second-Language and bilingual education day
Summary
Under a suspension of rules, the Senate passed HCR1 recognizing Feb. 9 as English as a Second Language and bilingual education day. Sponsor cited state counts of about 94,970 individuals and 20,000 school-age children participating in ESL/bilingual programs.
The Utah Senate adopted HCR1 on Feb. 9, 1996, designating Feb. 9 as English as a Second Language and bilingual education day in Utah. Senator Peterson introduced the time‑certain resolution and recognized 80 students from a Central Community School ESL program in the gallery.
In presenting the resolution, Senator Peterson said the bill recognizes ESL and bilingual instructors as "highly trained and well qualified professionals" and cites state data: approximately 94,970 individuals and about 20,000 school‑age children fall into ESL/bilingual categories in Utah. The resolution affirms that these programs are growing in the state and states that ESL speakers add to the community's cultural diversity.
The Senate moved to suspend the rules to consider HCR1 and then voted on final passage by roll call. The record shows 25 aye votes, no nays and 4 absences; the resolution will be signed by the President in open session and returned to the House for final enrollment.
