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Senate approves measure on instructional materials after amendment bid fails
Summary
Senate Bill 55, directing school boards to adopt policies governing transparency for instructional and supplemental materials, passed the Utah Senate 26-0 on Feb. 7, 2023, after a proposed amendment to make requirements permissive failed and a narrower amendment removing a digital-vendor clause was adopted.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Senate on Feb. 7, 2023, passed Senate Bill 55, a measure directing local school boards to adopt policies to increase transparency around instructional materials and supplemental classroom resources.
Sponsor Senator Fillmore described the bill as a consensus measure supported by the School Superintendents Association, the School Boards Association and the PTA, saying it directs boards to adopt clear policies so parents can review materials and teachers understand the boundaries for selecting…
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