Senate defeats after‑school programs bill after heated debate

Feb 26, 2016

After extended debate over funding, scope and overlap with existing programs, the Utah Senate voted to file Senate Bill 125 — an after‑school programs bill establishing state standards and a grant process — after a close roll‑call vote.

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SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate on Day 32 rejected a bill that would have established uniform administrative standards and a grant process for after‑school programs targeted at areas with low attendance, low graduation rates and low assessment scores.

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