Utah bill seeks smaller K to 3 classrooms in Salt Lake City
Utah lawmaker Rep. Becky Edwards proposes HB 318 to cap kindergarten classes at 20, first and second grades at 22, and third grade at 24. The bill targets public and charter schools, allowing para professionals and linking funding to accountability measures.
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Utah's women in politics face steep odds in Legislature
Utah's Seelig, once planning commissioner, rose to House minority leader amid a sea of male lawmakers. The state has fewer than one in five legislators who are women, with no women in statewide or congressional roles, prompting Real Women Run to recruit and train female candidates and support boards and commissions.
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Special Olympics Utah athletes train and compete nationwide
Mooney praises the program as a fun active workout and health booster. Hansen notes over 500 volunteer coaches serving more than 2,300 athletes with intellectual disabilities. The group offers 50 plus competitions yearly including winter, summer, fall games, regional and national events with free participation.
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