HCR018 | Concurrent Resolution Highlighting the Importance of Supportive Networks of Adults for Child Success and Opportunity

Description
General Description: 

This resolution highlights the importance of a supportive network of adults for child success and encourages Utahns to build networks to support and create opportunities for children in the state.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This resolution highlights the importance of a supportive network of adults for child success and encourages Utahns to build networks to support and create opportunities for children in the state.

Bill Details
Year: 
2022
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 04, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Democrat - District 31
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

Research shows that a child facing significant adversity can develop resilience and positive lifelong skills through supportive relationships with a network of adults outside of the home, including teachers, clergy, coaches, and other community members;

Encourage individuals, organizations, municipalities, and state leaders to continue engaging with, participating in, and building supportive networks of adults that provide acknowledgment and encouragement to children and create opportunities for all Utah's children to reach full potential.

Commission: 
Community Engagement
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
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;

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: 

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