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State Board narrowly postpones request to ask governor to veto SB 312 after hours of debate
Summary
The board debated whether to request a gubernatorial veto of SB 312, with concerns on process, 'technical violations' language, and due process; Member Earl moved to postpone the veto-request indefinitely and the substitute motion passed 9–6, effectively delaying a formal veto request.
At agenda item 11.3, Member Real moved that the Utah State Board of Education formally request the governor veto SB 312. In his remarks the motion maker said he was disappointed in the bill’s process and argued it was driven by anecdote rather than comprehensive data. “It narrowly, by 1 vote, passed in the senate, and I thought that there was a true lack of collaboration,” Member Real said, and noted educators’ groups including AFT, USBA and UEA opposed the bill.
Board members split on whether to ask the governor for a veto. Several trustees (including Member Lear, Member Booth and Member Real) criticized the legislative process as rushed and argued…
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