Why do so many bills passed by the Utah legislature have to be defended in court? “Utah Constitution Article X, Section 8 No religious or partisan test or qualification shall be required as a condition of employment, admission, or attendance in the state’s education systems. In challenge to Senate Bill 78, case in 3rd District Court hinges on definition of ‘partisan test’ and whether state school board members are employees of the public education system.”

http://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2017/11/22/utah-judge-hears-arguments-over-making-school-board-elections-partisan/