HCR014 | Concurrent Resolution Encouraging High Expectations for Students with Disabilities

Description
General Description: 

This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor encourages high expectations for students with disabilities.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HCR014
Year: 
2019
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 21, 2019
Sponsor
Representative
Robert M. Spendlove
Republican - District 49
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2017-1 | High Expectations for Students with Disabilities (retired)
Impact on Children: 

High expectations for all students help develop an understanding that students with disabilities are first and foremost general education students. Time in general education settings often leaders to fewer absences, less disruptive behavior, and better outcomes after high school, and having students with disabilities in the general education setting also leads to new learning opportunities for students without disabilities.

Commission: 
Education
Resolutions
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage all stakeholders in the educational system - teachers (both general and special education), students, parents, administrators, and members of the community - to have and maintain high expectations for all students including students with disabilities, including high expectations by the students themselves;