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Utah Senate backs resolution urging State Board to reconsider Common Core adoption
Summary
The Utah Senate on March 6 passed a second substitute to Senate Concurrent Resolution 13 asking the State Board of Education to reconsider its planned adoption of the Common Core State Standards, citing concerns about potential federal influence and implementation costs. The measure passed 21–6 and will go to the House.
The Utah Senate on March 6 approved a resolution asking the State Board of Education to reconsider its planned adoption of the Common Core State Standards, citing member concerns about federal influence, assessment control and potential implementation costs.
Senator Osmond, sponsor of the second substitute to SCR 13, asked the Senate to “uncircle” the resolution and read letters from State Board officials and the state superintendent documenting the board’s work and willingness to hold public forums. Osmond said the resolution “simply acknowledges those concerns and respectfully asks that our State Board of Education reconsider their adoption…
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