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Senate approves $3M measure to expand software for students with disabilities
Summary
Senate passed SB196, directing the State Board of Education to issue an RFP for software shown in pilot districts to help students with disabilities, notably autism; supporters cited strong pilot outcomes and the bill passed with the option for districts to opt in.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 21 passed SB196 to make software that supports students with disabilities available statewide after pilot programs showed promising results in multiple school districts.
Senator Niederhauser, sponsor of the bill, said the software addresses social and achievement skills for students with autism and other disabilities and directed…
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