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Lawmakers said they’ve received hundreds of messages from people opposed to the bill, but it still passed the House on a 42-to-32 vote.
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Teachers want more per-pupil funding to better meet the needs of students and educators. Reducing high levels of stress and burnout is another priority.
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Lawmakers increased Utah’s per-pupil funding by 5%, which is 1.2% more than they were required to increase it.
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Another teacher raise, eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs and an energy independent Utah are all up for discussion during the 45 day legislative session.
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Utahns think public education is the most important issue and providing better support to teachers is the best way to improve education for kids, according to a recent survey.
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The governor said this year should be "the year of the teacher," but there were some strings attached to that by Utah lawmakers.
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A new bill would require the teacher raise to go up each year by the same percentage that the state increases per-pupil funding.
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Lawmakers front-loaded some of the most controversial legislation at the beginning of the session.
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The bill that includes a pay raise for teachers and also creates a school voucher program is moving to the full Senate, its last hurdle before going to the governor.
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Gov. Spencer Cox highlighted education, housing, water and quality of life issues in his annual state address.
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Lawmakers will also discuss school safety, teen centers and transgender students.
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“This session, we will have the foresight to find lasting solutions to Utah’s and the West’s water crisis,” Senate President Stuart Adams.