Advocacy Issues

Welcome to the Legislative area of the Utah PTA web site. Here you will find information and resources to help you advocate on behalf of the children of Utah.


February 11, 2010
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Agenda and Overview Information

Cheryl Phipps
 VP for Legislation
(801)261-3100
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Public Policy Program
The Utah PTA Public Policy Program is the primary authority for public policy action and statements by Utah PTA on state and local legislation and administrative policies and regulations.  The current Legislative Priorities have been adopted by the Utah PTA Board of Directors and are based on resolutions.  Utah PTA resolutions are formal statements that have been approved by the Utah PTA Convention delegates and are the official policies of the organization.  The Legislative Directives are based upon the actions called for in our current resolutions.

PTA Day at the Capitol

The Utah PTA has a special day at the Capitol when you can visit with your legislators, sit in on meetings and ask questions of ur commissioners. We end with a press conference and reception for our legislators in the evening. Everone may attend.

This event will be held on February 11, 2010. Click here to register online!

Agenda and Overview Information

2009-2010 Legislative Priorities

1. Class Size Reduction
2. Development of a Statewide, Long-Term Plan for Education
3. Chronic Absenteeism
4. State School Board Nominating Process Reform
5. Sex Education Curriculum and Local District Control
6. Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Resolutions
A resolution is a call for action. It is a statement that may give direction for that action. A resolution may also memorialize, commemorate, or express appreciation. Local PTAs, councils, region and Utah PTA commissions and committees may submit resolutions for consideration to the Utah PTA resolutions committee.
Bill Sheets

The Utah PTA bill sheets are a listing of bills that Utah PTA follows. The sheets also include the position we have taken on each bill. During the session, the bill sheets are updated weekly. When the session is over in March, a final report is posted.

 

DOWNLOADS:
> Utah PTA Priority Bills Sheet
Legislative Action Committee (LAC)

The Legislative Action Committee (LAC) consists of the Utah PTA Executive Committee, the Utah PTA Commissioners, and appointees chosen by the Legsislative Vice President and approved by the Board of Directors. The LAC is a recommending body to the executive committee and the Utah PTA Board of Directors.

The LAC meets monthly except during the legislative session, when members work individually with commissions to evaluate and recommend Utah PTA positions on pending legislation.
Utah PTA Advocacy Conference

Each October Utah PTA holds an advocacy conference for all Utah PTA members with workshops on current issues affecting children, including a focus on current Utah PTA legislative efforts. Information on registration is sent to local presidents in the September/October Perspectives issue.

PTA Member-to-Member Networks

Utah PTA Member-to-Member Network. Join the Utah PTA Member-to-Member Network today and enjoy the benefits of regular updates on all legislative matters during interim meetings, advanced notice of legislative events and the opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of our children during the session.

Email cheryl@utahpta.org to become a member of the Utah PTA Member-to-Member Network.

National PTA Member-to-Member Network. You may also join National PTA's Member-to-Member Network. Find out more info at www.pta.org.
Legislative Links & Resources

Utah State Legislature Web site: http://www.le.state.ut.us/
Senate: 801-538-1035
House: 801-538-1029


**To find your Legislator by region click on the links below!**
Senate
House

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