National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:
Resolved, That Utah PTA actively seek or develop and promote programs that assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies provide opportunities for parents to feel welcome at their children’s schools and to interact positively with teachers and other school personnel; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA promote the use of programs and tools, such as the Family Education Plan, to guide parent, alongside their children, in forming plans for their children’s education; and be it further Resolved, That Utah PTA support policies of the State Board of Education and local school districts that result in practices that encourage parental engagement in education; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies encourage partnerships between community members and public schools that will champion parental engagement in education
Utah PTA Legislative Policy:
The legislative policy is the philosophy and general principles which guide the Utah PTA’s consideration of proposed legislation.
The Utah PTA is a non-profit, grassroots, child advocacy association made up of parents, teachers, and students. The legislative program of the Utah PTA is derived from the work of PTA in home, school, and community. PTA efforts “to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth” are based upon: (1) the recognition of the home as the foundation of our society; (2) parental involvement as an essential component of all policy-making processes pertaining to children; (3) the observance and understanding of the rights and obligations of responsible citizenship and ethical government; and, (4) the realization that maintaining a free and public education system is a cornerstone of democracy—that the Utah Public Education System is created in the state Constitution to “secure and perpetuate” freedom.
Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:
6. Support legislation, funding, and community partnerships that provide programs and resources to strengthen families and children’s social and emotional learning and well-being
