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Senate committee backs expanding charter-school lottery preference to political-subdivision boundaries
Summary
The Senate Education Committee unanimously recommended SB131, which would allow charter-school lottery preference currently limited to a 2-mile radius to extend to the boundaries of a political subdivision (for example, a school district). Sponsor said the change aims to ease overcrowding in fast‑growing districts.
Senate Bill 131, presented to the Utah Senate Education Committee, would allow charter schools to extend the existing two‑mile lottery preference to the boundaries of a political subdivision such as a city or school district. Sponsor Senator Baldry said the change would help high‑growth districts, noting his Lake Mountain School District includes rapidly expanding cities and that charters can relieve pressure…
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