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Senate passes measure empowering State Board to set rules for extracurricular scheduling
Summary
The Utah Senate advanced SB76 to third reading, recognizing the State Board of Education’s authority to set minimum standards for interdistrict extracurricular scheduling. Sponsors said the bill is a measured step to address lost classroom time; rural senators pressed for flexibility to avoid a one-size-fits-all outcome.
The Utah Senate on Jan. 21 advanced Senate Bill 76, which recognizes the State Board of Education’s authority to establish rules and minimum standards for scheduling and participation in interdistrict extracurricular activities such as athletics, debate and music.
Senator Howard Stevenson, sponsor, told the chamber the measure came from the education interim committee and the State School Board asked the committee to clarify its role. “Basically … the State Board of Education shall establish rules and minimum standards for the public schools to include the scheduling of and participation in interdistrict…
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