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Senate substitutes measure reorganizing applied-technology governance; debate centers on budgets and accountability
Summary
Senate adopted a substitute to restructure applied-technology education (House Bill 34), clarifying governance, credit and budget flows for the Utah College of Applied Technology and regional boards; senators debated whether language (e.g., "unchanged" budgets) and funding allocations could have unintended consequences for higher education and accountability.
The Senate approved substituting the fifth substitute for first substitute House Bill 34 and discussed the measure at length on Feb. 28, 2001. The substitute reorders applied-technology governance, defines a board of trustees for the Utah College of Applied Technology, empowers regional boards and addresses credit and budget coordination with higher education institutions.
Sponsor summary: Senator Blackcomb (floor sponsor of the substitute) described the substitute as resolving credit issues, aligning…
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