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Public commenters praise board advocacy, arts program and student advisory council

Utah State Board of Education · March 16, 2026
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During the Utah State Board of Education public comment period, speakers thanked the board for its legislative advocacy, praised support for the Beverly Taylor Sorensen Arts Learning Program, and a student advisory council member summarized recent student research on school safety and attendance.

Public comments at the Utah State Board of Education meeting emphasized gratitude for the board’s recent legislative advocacy and support for arts and student engagement. Cammy Whitchurch, who referenced the Utah PTA, told the board she attended the National PTA Legislative Convention and said advocates urged legislators to back school funding, including IDEA…

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