Description General Description: This bill amends provisions that prohibit school officials and employees from endorsing, promoting, or disparaging certain beliefs or viewpoints. Highlighted Provisions: This bill amends provisions that prohibit school officials and employees from endorsing, promoting, or disparaging certain beliefs or viewpoints. The bill is very restrictive and it will be difficult for educators to know what is permitted and what is not. Bill Details Bill Number: HB0303S01Year: 2024Status: House/ filedLast Action: Mar 01, 2024 Sponsor RepresentativeJeffrey D. StenquistRepublican - District 46 Fiscal Note Fiscal Note Amount: $0NoneView Fiscal Note Utah PTA Response Utah PTA Position Local Issue Impact on Children: This is a local issue. Local school boards should be making decisions on what topics are appropriate or inappropriate based on the needs of the students in their local community. Commission: Education Utah PTA Public Policy Program Utah PTA Legislative Policy: General Principles for Consideration of Proposed Legislation: Maximum local control when it serves the best interest of all children and youth.
