Bill creates scholarships for Utah technical college students in high-demand programs

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate on Wednesday gave final passage to HB437, which creates scholarships for qualifying state technical students in high-demand programs.HB437, sponsored by Rep. Keith Grover, R-Provo, carries an appropriation of $800,000.The scholarships will cover the cost of tuition, program fees and required textbooks for the high-demand program in which scholarships recipients are enrolled or intend to enroll, the legislation states.The bill requires the Utah System of Tec