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Utah Senate approves bill letting local boards set aside classroom hours for teacher development
Summary
The Utah Senate passed first substitute SB103 allowing local school boards to set aside up to 60 hours of classroom time for teacher professional development or preparation after debate over fiscal impact and instructional time; the bill passed as amended, 21–6.
Senators passed first substitute Senate Bill 103 on third reading after a floor debate over its fiscal and instructional implications. The bill authorizes local school boards to set aside up to 60 hours of classroom time, as defined by board rule, for professional development or teacher preparation.
Sponsor Senator Osman's opening explanation said the measure gives "local school boards to set aside up to 60 hours of classroom…
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