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Finance committee backs recommendation to fund virtual special‑education training by Karen Cunningham

Utah State Board of Education Finance Committee · April 3, 2026
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The Utah State Board of Education finance committee recommended that the full board use IDEA/IDEIDA funds to sponsor a virtual intensive special‑education training taught by Karen Cunningham, favoring a lower‑cost virtual format estimated near $12,000 over in‑person sessions.

The finance committee of the Utah State Board of Education on Tuesday recommended that the full board pay for a virtual intensive special‑education training taught by Karen Cunningham, using IDEA/IDEIDA funds.

Board member Christina Boggas introduced the proposal after staff research showed two in‑person two‑day trainings would cost about $15,000 each, with venue and accommodation expenses potentially…

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