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House approves expansion of teacher incentive program after amendment removing kindergarten
Summary
The Utah House passed second substitute HB107 to expand the Effective Teachers in High‑Poverty Schools incentive, removing kindergarten from eligibility in an amendment; sponsors said data show improved recruitment and retention and the bill passed 54–16 and was transmitted to the Senate.
The Utah House on Feb. 20 passed second substitute House Bill 107, expanding a bonus program for teachers in high‑poverty schools while removing kindergarten from eligibility under an amendment put forward by the sponsor, Representative Winder. The bill passed the House, 54–16, and will be transmitted to the Senate for further consideration.
Supporters said the program has increased teacher retention and recruitment in challenging schools. Representative Winder said the amendment responds to testing availability, noting that "the Acadience test is given statewide for grades 1 through…
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