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Senators want to make sure the federal government never imposes a program such as No Child Left Behind on Utah again without state leaders' approval. The Senate on Wednesday passed SB162, which would require legislative and/or gubernatorial approval before the state enters into certain federal education agreements. The bill wouldn't get rid of NCLB, but could affect future agreements to implement federal education programs. Sponsored by Sen. Margaret Dayton, R-Orem, it passed the Senate 22-1 and now heads to the House. - Lisa Schencker
