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House extends SafeUT commission after lawmakers cite life‑saving interventions
Summary
The Utah House passed HB 45 to extend the SafeUT and School Safety Commission after lawmakers described the app’s role in thousands of chats, more than 1 million messages and over 500 interventions last year; the bill passed 73‑0.
The Utah House of Representatives unanimously approved HB 45 on Jan. 17, 2024, extending the commission that governs the SafeUT school‑safety and crisis‑response app.
Representative Elison, sponsor of the bill, told the chamber the measure "simply extends the time of the existence of the Safe UT and School Safety Commission." He said the program serves two primary functions: receiving school‑safety tips and providing a 24/7 chat…
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