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Utah PTA utilizes 7 commissioners to not only advocate for all children in Utah, but also provide program ideas and resources for specific areas of concern for local commissioners.  Those commissions are: Community Engagement, Education, Family Life, Health, Individual Development, Safety, and Student Leadership.  

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Community Engagement
Engaging all members of the community, business, religious, and government entities to improve the quality of life and education of all children.
Building community info here
Education
Public Education is the means by which values, citizenship, literacy, and numeracy are transmitted from one generation to another. Education is also the number one predictor of a child’s future prosperity
Learn about Education Advocacy
Family Life
Healthy family relationships result in the success of children in all aspects of their lives. Utah PTA believes that the first and most important teacher throughout a child's life is the parent.
Create Strong Families
Health
Healthy people are happy people who feel good—inside and out. The health commission hopes to provide and utilize resources that are targeted to protect and improve the health of children and youth.
Build Healthy Lifestyles
Individual Development
The social, emotional and ethical development of young people is just as important as their academic
development. It is, in fact, the precursor to academic achievement. This includes Character Development and Arts Education.
Creating Well-rounded Children
Safety
To advocate for children and youth in order to provide a safe environment at home, at school, and in
the community.
Build Safe Communities
Student Leadership
Students are genuinely interested in improving their communities, their education, and the world in which
they live. PTSA offers them the means to realize these goals through legislative advocacy and programs.
Put the S in PTSA
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A monthly calendar with suggested activities and/or leadership focus for each month for a PTSA Student Committee

HB0422S01 | School District Voter Eligibility Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill creates a student voter pilot project for local school board elections.

Highlighted Provisions: 

11          This bill:
12          ▸     defines terms;
13          ▸     allows local school boards to vote to allow students who are 16 and 17 years old to
14     vote in local school board elections; and

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0422S01
Year: 
2022
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 04, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Jordan D. Teuscher
Republican - District 42
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending

Utah PTA encourages positive involvement in the political process by parents and families, which includes more than just voting. The National PTA supports the concept of shared responsibility in the development of school policies and in curriculum decisions. PTA urges all school boards to cooperate with parents, teachers, students, principals, administrators, business, civic and community leaders, and the general public in this process. As students learn and grow in their knowledge and understanding, they can take on more responsibility. Just like the process of learning to drive, where we don't immediately give the keys to the car without going through the driver's education process, we shouldn't be giving the "keys to the car" of voting without going through a similar education process. We encourage school board nominees, as well as all persons running for public office, to find ways to engage with our students to help them as they learn the issues around voting and the political process.

Utah PTA Resolution: 
COM 2017-1 | Partisan Politics and Redistricting
Impact on Children: 

This bill would allow 16 & 17 year-olds to vote in local school board elections, but only if the local school board votes to allow it.

If they register to vote through this process, they will be automatically registered to vote for all elections at age 18, unless they opt out.

Commission: 
Student Leadership
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations urge the Utah Legislature to bring the government closer to all Utahns by supporting legislation that protects each voter’s right to be heard in an election without partisan politics controlling the election process, 
That Utah PTA and its constituent associates encourage parents to be actively involved in the election process, recognizing this to be in the best interest of
children.

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations urge the Utah Legislature to bring the government closer to all Utahns by supporting legislation that protects each voter’s right to be heard in an election without partisan politics controlling the election process, 
That Utah PTA and its constituent associates encourage parents to be actively involved in the election process, recognizing this to be in the best interest of
children.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

(2) parental involvement as an essential component of all policy-making processes pertaining to children;

SB0130 | Electronic Cigarette Restrictions

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends provisions relating to the regulation of electronic cigarette products.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Exempts electronic cigarette products that receive marketing authorization from certain regulations regarding nicotine content.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
SB0130
Year: 
2022
Status: 
Senate/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 04, 2022
Sponsor
Senator
Gene Davis
Democrat - District 3
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Oppose
Utah PTA Resolution: 
HEA 2015-2 | Electronic Cigarettes and Utah Youth
Impact on Children: 

We finally got a rule that set nicotine limits on vaping products, and this bill would essentially be the "nose of the camel" in the tent. It would only apply to two products right now, but it would be leading to who knows how many down the road. It would take the power to control nicotine levels away from the state, and give it to the FDA.

Commission: 
Student Leadership
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Utah PTA support state and local ordinances that appropriately address regulations of ENDS products

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

Secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

SB0067 | School Athletic Director Salary Supplement Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill enacts a salary supplement for certified school athletic directors.

Highlighted Provisions: 

directs the Legislature to annually appropriate money for salary supplements for a certified athletic director and certified master athletic director; includes in money appropriated for a salary supplement employer-paid benefits; requires the State Board of Education to create an application and determine whether an applicant qualifies for a salary supplement; and requires an athletic director to hold a current certificate and apply to the State Board of Education in order to receive the salary supplement

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
SB0067
Year: 
2022
Status: 
Senate/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 04, 2022
Sponsor
Senator
Michael K. McKell
Republican - District 7
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Local Issue
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2019-1 | Best Practices in Education
Impact on Children: 

Many students participate in school sports, so the admin over sports should be certified.

Commission: 
Student Leadership
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage the State Legislature to prioritize education funding in the areas of teacher capacity, school leadership, family and student engagement, student-centered learning climate, and instruction and curriculum alignment.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

To develop, between educators and the general public, such united efforts as will secure, for all children and youth, the highest advantages in physical, social, and spiritual education.

HB0137 | DUI Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends provisions related to driving under the influence and related penalties.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Amends provisions related to driving under the influence to clarify that both blood and breath alcohol levels are relevant for certain offenses and penalty purposes;
amends provisions regarding refusal of a chemical test and associated penalties based on the circumstances;
amends provisions regarding penalties and the requirement for a court to order probation in certain circumstances;
amends the definition of "human driver" to clarify that a person without a valid license is subject to traffic laws, including driving under the influence

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0137
Year: 
2022
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 22, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Steve Eliason
Republican - District 45
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
HEA 1981-1 | Driving Under the Influence (retired)
Impact on Children: 

Drunk driving impacts the lives of Utah's children through the lives that are lost as a result of DUI accidents. It can also impact beginning drivers, who are still students, who may choose to drive under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or other substances.

Commission: 
Student Leadership
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

PTA continue to work to encourage more stringent laws and penalties concerning
driving under the influence of alcohol

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community