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Utah May Eliminate 12th Grade

Lawmaker proposes drastic cut to address $700M shortfall

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 15, 2010 1:22 AM CST | Updated Feb 15, 2010 7:54 AM CST

(Newser) – Utah is considering battling its $700 million budget gap, and wiping out senioritis in the bargain, by eliminating the entire last year of high school. GOP state Sen. Chris Buttars' proposal to eliminate 12th grade altogether could save the state up to $60 million. The...   Read full story »

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