HB0191 | High School Credit Amendments

Description
General Description: 
Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill prohibits LEAs from awarding course credit to students who have completed instructional packets unless the packet has been approved by USBE.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0191
Year: 
2025
Status: 
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Last Action: 
Jan 21, 2025
Sponsor
Representative
Jordan D. Teuscher
Republican - District 44
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending
Impact on Children: 

Local Education Agencies are the best place to decide what curricular materials can be used to receive credit. This does not need to be decided at the legislative level.

Commission: 
Education
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

EDUCATION. Support an adequately funded public school system by funding a 3% Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU) increase over and above growth and inflation; implement policies to increase proficiency levels by improving attendance, reducing class sizes, and supporting teachers; increase academic excellence for all Utah students; and prioritize local control to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and individual schools.