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Senate advances statewide online‑education plan after debate over cost and accountability
Summary
Senate debate on Senate Bill 65 focused on establishing a statewide online education program, provider accreditation and payment tied to student competency; sponsor said providers receive 60% up front and 40% on competency, while colleagues flagged fiscal‑note uncertainty and completion rates for existing programs.
Senate Bill 65, which would create a statewide online‑education program governed by the State Board of Education, advanced on Tuesday after an amendment clarifying local district flexibility and a $250,000 appropriation.
Sponsor Senator Howard Stevenson described the bill as a step to "vault Utah into national leadership in education innovation," saying eligible students could enroll in…
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