1998 General Legislative Session (2/27/1998) - Part 4

Utah State Senate · February 27, 1998

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Opening debate on 'Schools for the 20 First Century' / charter schools

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An unidentified speaker (opening sponsorship remarks) argued the charter-school provisions are inadequate and predicted failure if funding is limited to a three-year business plan, saying short-term funding will deter takers and calling the proposal similar to past Centennial Schools initiatives. The remarks invoked previous strategic planning and called for clearer reforms (tenure, pay-for-performance, parental choice).

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The Utah State Senate met Feb. 27, 1998, debating education proposals including charter-school funding under a "Schools for the 20 First Century" initiative, a sales-tax exemption for Lagoon amusement park, and a large highway bonding package; several bills and amendments were called, amended and taken to roll-call votes.

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