Kera Birkeland

Some of the proposed changes would allow schools to remove some books quicker and without the input of parents. It would also allow certain books to be banned statewide.

Utah lawmakers continue to criticize the Davis School District for banning the Bible in some schools, and vocal support is growing for revising Utah’s “sensitive materials” law.

The Alpine School District is looking to close two schools in 2023 and three in 2024. Parents allege a decision was made before they were involved in the discussion.

Rep. Kera Birkeland hopes the bill “empowers” more survivors to report their assaults to the police.

Supporters say protections enshrined into state law are important to preserving Indigenous culture for future generations.

The letters warn of sanctions despite an injunction issued in July by Third District Court Judge Andrew Stone, which blocked Utah’s abortion trigger law from taking effect.

Utah’s “School Activity Eligibility Commission” could start hearing cases soon.

Rep. Kera Birkeland sent the letter on House of Representatives letterhead. LGBTQ supporters accused her of escalating a culture war issue.

The Legislature later amended the bill to clarify the state will be responsible for legal costs.

The latest Utah news for Thursday morning, Mar. 3, 2022.

The latest version, passed along party lines by a House committee Monday, creates a commission to evaluate the issue on an athlete-by-athlete basis.