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Board committee debates length and religious language in draft 250th anniversary resolution
Summary
Members of the Utah State Board of Education's Standards & Assessment Committee spent extensive time Jan. 8 editing a proposed resolution commemorating America's 250th anniversary, debating length, religious references and process concerns before agreeing to substitute language and schedule a special drafting session.
A draft resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States drew sustained debate at the Utah State Board of Education Standards & Assessment Committee on Jan. 8 as members sought to balance historical context with readability and inclusiveness.
Board member Emily Green introduced the resolution and described local celebrations in her district. Several members said the draft was lengthy and suggested making it simpler so the public and students would read and absorb key…
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