Key Votes
SB 31 - Reduces Classroom Sizes - Key Vote
Utah Key Votes
Peter Knudson voted Yea (Passage) on this legislation.
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Legislation - Referred to Committee (House) - Feb. 27, 2012
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (19-9) - Feb. 8, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Reduces Classroom Sizes
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that limits the size of kindergarten through third grade classes, effective July 1, 2012.
Highlights:
- Limits the number of students assigned to a core curriculum course as follows (Sec. 1):
- 20 students for a kindergarten class;
- 22 students for a first or second grade class; and
- 24 students for a third grade class.
- Specifies that core curriculum classes may exceed the maximum class size only if a paraprofessional is assigned to the class for the entire duration of the course (Sec. 1).
- Defines “core curriculum course” as a language arts, mathematics, science or social studies course (Sec. 1).
- Defines “paraprofessional” as an individual who has earned a high school diploma or its equivalent, who works under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher, and who meets at least 1 of the following qualifications (Sec. 1):
- The individual has completed at least 2 years (48 credit hours) of higher education at an accredited higher education institution;
- The individual has earned an associate’s degree from an accredited higher education institution; or
- The individual has completed a state or local assessment on the individual’s knowledge and his or her ability to assist with student instruction.
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 23, 2012
Title: Reduces Classroom Sizes
Sponsors
- Rebecca 'Becky' Edwards (UT - R)
- Karen W. Morgan (UT - D) (Out Of Office)
