27,270 students. That is how many students applied for the Utah Fits All Scholarship by the April 22nd deadline. Excitement for the program was evident as 10,617 students applied within the first twenty-four hours.
College will always be there. But allowing young adults to explore outside of traditional college allows college to be part of the plan, rather than the only plan.
Do not let these myths make you lose focus on what is important: an educational environment where every student, teacher, and parent has the opportunity to choose what is best for them.
The Utah Fits All Scholarship allows parents to meet their child’s unique education needs. All children are unique, and they deserve an education that matches their individual interests and needs. I couldn’t be more excited for the possibilities.
By removing these barriers, Utah can continue to grow its thriving and diverse learning environment. Teachers and parents are now free to create the education that works best for their children.
Senate Bill 44 from Senator Fillmore combines the Carson Smith and Special Needs Opportunity Scholarships into one program, eliminating the bureaucracy and thus making access to the program easier for families.
