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Board directs staff to develop supplemental aquatics standards after discussion of endorsements and facilities

Utah State Board of Education · March 12, 2026
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Summary

Following discussion about feasibility, staffing and local implementation, the board directed staff to develop supplemental aquatics standards for possible high-school credit, approving the motion to begin standards development (9 in favor, 5 no, 1 abstention).

The State Board directed staff to develop supplemental aquatics standards to permit aquatic courses to count toward individual lifetime activity credit, following committee discussion about whether local education agencies can already offer such classes.

Standards & Assessment Chair Earl framed the motion as a response to legislators’ interest and committee recommendations; staff described existing…

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