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House Education Committee advances dual‑language, open‑enrollment, device‑transparency and stabilization bills

Utah House of Representatives Education Standing Committee · February 24, 2026
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Summary

The committee recommended favorably several other education bills: SB 77 (dual language immersion) passed unanimously; HB 528 (open‑enrollment reporting) passed unanimously as substituted; SB 88 (school technology transparency) advanced 8–2; HB 521 (education stabilization/endowment) passed unanimously as substituted.

The Utah House Education Committee on Monday cleared multiple education bills in addition to SB 164.

SB 77 (dual language immersion): Sen. McKay presented technical and programmatic changes to the dual language immersion bridge program, including teacher qualification corrections and proficiency assessments for grades 3–12. The committee unanimously recommended the second substitute favorably.

HB 528 (local school board open‑enrollment reporting): Representative Acton explained the…

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