Moments ago, Utah House Speaker David Clark read a prepared statement in the Executive Appropriations Committee meeting (approx 1:40 pm), regarding a joint position between House Majority leadership, Senate Majority leadership, and the Governor’s office, to fully fund the New Century Scholarship.

Speaker Clark stated: “Earlier today the Majority Legislative leadership, and Governor Herbert, instructed the Utah Board of Regents to fully fund the New Century Scholarship.”    (timeline 12:02)

Speaker Clark also stated that funding for the appropriate and necessary adjustments for the scholarship would be located within the High Education budget.

Stay tuned.