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SALT LAKE CITY — An effort to clarify the United States' form of government in school curriculum has passed the Senate and House and awaits the governor's signature.
HB220 states the U.S. is a "constitutional compound republic" and children should be taught accordingly.
Sponsored by Rep. Michael Morley, R-Spanish Fork, the bill comes from a belief children are not receiving correct American history instruction.
Proponents of the bill have said they're concerned teachers are using the terms "republic" and "democracy" interchangeably. Educators in the state have called the bill unnecessary, claiming the curriculum the bill mandates is currently being taught in schools.
It passed the House on Tuesday after receiving amendments in the Senate.
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