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Senate approves bill to shift driver-education funding off academic dollars after lengthy debate
Summary
SB32 requires driver-education funding to come from the driver-education tax account and student fees, mandates district cost accounting for coursework vs. behind-the-wheel training, and survived contested floor amendments over whether teacher FTE costs should be excluded from the fund.
The Utah Senate voted on Feb. 10 to send Senate Bill 32 to third reading after prolonged floor debate and several amendments. SB32 requires school districts to fund driver education from the automobile driver-education tax account and student fees rather than from core academic dollars and requires separate accounting for classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training.
Sponsor Sen. Walker said the bill is intended to "maximize academic dollars spent on academic subjects" and to expand options for students, including community education and private providers, while preserving safety and minimum…
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