Controversial District-Split Bill to Change Again

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A controversial bill to clarify rules in splitting up school districts, brought on by issues in the Jordan District division, is changing again.

Sen. Carlene Walker, R-Cottonwood Heights, says she wants to amend her SB71 to consider overcrowding when placing a value on schools to be divvied up. Basically, west-side buildings' value will account for kids in portable classrooms, and help determine whether the building's space is inadequate.

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Controversial District-Split Bill to Change Again

That likely would pull down the value of several overcrowded west- side buildings, even though they are generally newer and could be worth more than aging east-side buildings. That's sign...

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