| Members Present: Sen. John D. Johnson, Chair Rep. Candice B. Pierucci, Chair Sen. Lincoln Fillmore Sen. Keith Grover Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe Rep. Kera Birkeland Rep. Katy Hall Rep. Dan N. Johnson Rep. Karianne Lisonbee Rep. Steven J. Lund Rep. Carol S. Moss Rep. Jefferson Moss Rep. Karen M. Peterson Rep. Val L. Peterson | Rep. Susan Pulsipher Rep. Mark A. Wheatley Members Absent: Sen. Ann Millner Rep. Tyler Clancy Rep. Angela Romero Speaker Mike Schultz Staff Present: Finn Andrew Rose, Policy Analyst Micah Ann Wixom, Policy Analyst Rhonda Bailey, Associate General Counsel Tyler Keetch, Associate General Counsel Jeff Van Hulten, Associate General Counsel Taylor Calabrese, Administrative Assistant |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. |
| 1.Committee Business |
| 1 - Required Reports Staff Presentation |
| 1 - Required Reports Staff Presentation |
| MOTION:Rep. Pierucci moved to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2024, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-11. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 11 | |
| Rep. K. Hall Sen. J. Johnson Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. C. Moss Rep. K. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. K. Birkeland Rep. T. Clancy Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. D. Johnson Rep. S. Lund Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson Rep. A. Romero Rep. M. Schultz |
| Micah Wixom, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, presented on the Legislature's new reporting requirements and submission form. |
| 2.Public Education: Serving English Learner Students |
| 2 - Jordan School District Enrollment Trends for Multi Language Learners Presentation |
| 2 - Granite School District English Language Learner Presentation |
| 2 - Logan School District ESL Needs Presentation |
| 2 - Utah Association of Public Charter Schools Presentation |
| Finn Rose, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, provided background information on immigration law and definitions. |
| Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent, and Todd Quarnberg, Herriman High School Principal, Jordan School District, presented on enrollment trends for English learners in Jordan School District. |
| Todd Quarnberg responded to questions from the committee. |
| Lorin Palmer, Mayor, Herriman City, presented on the growth of English learner students in Herriman. |
| Lorin Palmer responded to questions from the committee. |
| Rich Nye, Superintendent, and Ben Horsley, Chief of Staff, Granite School District, presented on English learner supports and statistics. |
| Rich Nye responded to questions from the committee. |
| Rep. Lund called for a personal privilege to recognize Karen Soper, Principal, Manti High School. |
| Frank Schofield, Superintendent, Logan City School District, presented on English learner enrollment trends in elementary and secondary schools. |
| Frank Schofield responded to questions from the committee. |
| Royce Van Tassel, Executive Director, Utah Association of Public Charter Schools, and Stephanie Schmidt, Executive Director, Early Light Academy, presented on English learner trends in charter schools over the last four years. |
| 3.2024 Third Special Session Legislation: H.B. 3003, School District Amendments |
| 4 - 2024 Third Special Session H.B. 3003, "School District Amendments" |
| 4 - H.B. 3003, "School District Amendments" Presentation |
| Representative Brady Brammer presented on 2024 Third Special Session H.B. 3003, "School District Amendments." |
| The following individuals provided public comment: |
| Aaron Davidson, Utah County Clerk, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Mark Clement, Alpine School Board member, spoke against the bill. |
| Julie King, Alpine School District resident, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Cissy Rasmussen, Stronger Together member, spoke against the bill. |
| Amber Bonner, resident, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Alyssa May, Orem public school parent, spoke against the bill. |
| Melissa Clark, Eagle Mountain resident, spoke in support of the bill. |
| David Hinckley, Senate District 24 candidate, spoke against the bill. |
| Heather Newall, Lehi City Council member, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Ada Wilson, Alpine School District resident, spoke against the bill. |
| Michelle Stallings, Lehi resident, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Aerwyn Whitlock, resident, spoke against the bill. |
| The committee discussed the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Pierucci moved to vote in support of H.B. 3003, "School District Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 16-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 16 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. K. Birkeland Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Rep. D. Johnson Sen. J. Johnson Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. S. Lund Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. K. Peterson Rep. V. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. T. Clancy Sen. A. Millner Rep. A. Romero Rep. M. Schultz |
| 4.2024 Third Special Session Legislation: H.B. 3001, Exchange Student Guardianship Amendments |
| 3 - 2024 Third Special Session H.B. 3001, "Exchange Student Guardianship Amendments" |
| Rep. Pierucci presented on 2024 Third Special Session H.B. 3001, "Exchange Student Guardianship Amendments." |
| MOTION:Rep. Lisonbee moved to vote in support of H.B. 3001, "Exchange Student Guardianship Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. K. Birkeland Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Rep. D. Johnson Sen. J. Johnson Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. S. Lund Rep. C. Moss Rep. K. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. T. Clancy Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. M. Schultz |
| 5.Other Items/Adjourn |
| MOTION:Rep. Birkeland moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. K. Birkeland Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Rep. D. Johnson Sen. J. Johnson Rep. K. Lisonbee Rep. S. Lund Rep. C. Moss Rep. K. Peterson Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Rep. M. Wheatley | Rep. T. Clancy Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Moss Rep. V. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. M. Schultz |
| Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting at 3:43 p.m. |