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Utah Senate passes $72.9 million net reduction to school funding with one‑time backfill
Summary
Senate Bill 4 reduces ongoing school funding by $188.8 million while adding $135.9 million one‑time backfill, producing a net $72.9 million cut; measure passed 24–5 after extended debate about depth of the cuts and protections for charter schools.
The Utah Senate approved Senate Bill 4, the current‑school‑year supplemental minimum school program budget adjustment, on the floor after extended debate about the depth of the cuts and safeguards for charter schools. The motion to consider SB4 under suspension of the rules passed, and the final roll call recorded 24 yea votes and 5 nay votes; the bill will be transmitted to the House.
Senator John Stevenson, floor sponsor, said the substitute amendment ensures the top 25% of districts and charter schools that applied for…
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