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Senate approves first-substitute school board map after heated debate over splitting districts
Summary
The Utah Senate approved the first substitute to SB 2005, which redraws state school board districts to require each member to represent voters from at least two local education agencies; supporters said it increases statewide accountability while critics said it dilutes representation for impacted Salt Lake County communities.
The Utah Senate approved, under suspension of the rules, the first substitute to Senate Bill 2,005 on a roll-call vote and sent the measure to the House for consideration.
The bill replaces the existing state school board map with boundaries the sponsor said were shaped by committee work and public input. "The new state school board map ... has district lines to enhance local engagement and the voice of parents and voters," Senator Bridal said on the floor, adding the map is…
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