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Board and staff recap legislative session and how bills will affect Jordan schools
Summary
District leaders summarized key bills from the 2026 legislative session — including literacy/retention amendments, H.B. 273 (screen time/AI policy), S.B. 69 (cell‑phone restrictions) and other items — and described the district's involvement in shaping amendments to protect students with IEPs and local budget mechanics.
District staff and trustees reviewed outcomes of the recent legislative session and the implications for Jordan School District operations, student services and budget policy.
Dr. Anderson and John Larson outlined major education bills, highlighting district engagement on items that could have had operational or fiscal impact. Among the topics discussed were a literacy bill that initially included retention triggers for students but was amended after the…
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