MINUTES OF THE

SENATE EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE

210 Senate Building, Utah State Capitol Complex

February 18, 2015

Members Present: Sen. Ann Millner, Chair

Sen. Jim Dabakis

Sen. Mark B. Madsen

Sen. Aaron Osmond

Sen. Howard A. Stephenson

Sen. Stephen H. Urquhart

Members Excused: President Wayne L. Niederhauser

Members Absent: Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson

Staff Present: Ms. Allyson Goldstein, Policy Analyst

Ms. Wendy Hill, Committee Secretary

NOTE: A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes.

Chair Millner called the meeting to order at 4:25 p.m.

MOTION: Sen. Osmond moved to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2015 meeting. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Stephenson and Sen. Urquhart absent for the vote.

H.B. 123 Tuition and Fees Assistance for Utah National Guard Members (Rep. V. Peterson)

Rep. Peterson explained the bill to the committee.

MOTION: Sen. Osmond moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Stephenson and Sen. Urquhart absent for the vote.

MOTION: Sen. Osmond moved to place the bill on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Stephenson and Sen. Urquhart absent for the vote.

H.B. 128 Maintenance of Student Records (Rep. G. Froerer)

Rep. Froerer explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke to the bill: Dr. Judy W. Park, Associate Superintendent, Utah State Office of Education

Spoke against the bill: Mr. Peter Cannon, citizen

MOTION: Sen. Dabakis moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed with Sen. Madsen voting in opposition and Sen. Stephenson absent for the vote.

H.B. 163 Student Data Breach Requirements (Rep. J. Knotwell)

Rep. Knotwell explained the bill to the committee.

Spoke for the bill: Mr. Mike Anderson, Jordan School District

MOTION: Sen. Osmond moved to pass the bill out favorably. The motion passed unanimously.

MOTION: Sen. Osmond moved to place the bill on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Urquhart absent for the vote.

MOTION: Sen. Dabakis moved to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously with Sen. Urquhart absent for the vote.

Chair Millner adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.

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Sen. Ann Millner, Chair