HB0386S01 | Education Innovation Program

Description
General Description: 

This bill enacts provisions relating to an innovation program for public education.

Highlighted Provisions: 

"12 ▸establishes a process for submitting an application and receiving LEA governing
13 board approval for an innovation program;
14 ▸provides for the features of an innovation program, including alternative curriculum
15 and alternative class schedule;
16 ▸specifies requirements for an innovation program application, including parental
17 consent for student participation;
18 ▸provides a process for LEA governing board approval of an innovation program
19 application;
20 ▸allows for a grant for additional costs related to an innovation program;
21 ▸provides for a review and assessment of the performance of an innovation program"

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0386S01
Year: 
2022
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 23, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Douglas R. Welton
Republican - District 67
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$2,500,000
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2023: to the State Board of Education -- Contracted Initiatives and Grants, from the Education Fund, one-time, $2,500,000.
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support

Utah PTA supports innovative practices in the classroom. Utah PTA also supports giving teachers, within the realm of State board approved standards, more latitude to educators to enhance student learning experience and academic achievement.

Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2019-1 | Best Practices in Education
Impact on Children: 

Innovation that is evidenced-based and has provided results elsewhere is welcome in our schools.

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

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations educate parents and community members to support practices which enhance teacher capacity, school leadership, family and student engagement, student-centered learning climates, and instruction and curriculum alignment