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Utah House approves student communication bill after heated debate on 'coursework' language
Summary
The House passed SB 92 requiring schools to offer non-electronic notification options for schedule changes, extracurriculars and emergency plans. Lawmakers debated and rejected an amendment to reinsert 'coursework,' centering on whether teachers or districts would be forced to provide non-electronic copies of app-based assignments.
The Utah House of Representatives voted to pass Senate Bill 92 on Feb. 14, 2024, approving a requirement that schools include a non-electronic method in their student outreach plans so students without devices still receive schedule changes, extracurricular notices and emergency information. Representative Tuscher, the House sponsor, said the measure includes carve-outs when schools provide electronic devices or in emergency circumstances and is intended to ensure access for students who lack reliable electronic access.
The most contested issue was an amendment offered by the sponsor to reinsert the word…
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