HCR020 | Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Description
General Description: 

This concurrent resolution recognizes the detrimental effects of an adverse childhood experience (ACE) and emphasizes awareness and community engagement to prevent adverse childhood experiences.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This concurrent resolution recognizes the detrimental effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and emphasizes awareness and community engagement to prevent adverse childhood experiences.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HCR020
Year: 
2022
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 04, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Cheryl K. Acton
Republican - District 38
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending
Impact on Children: 

Passage of this resolution will promote awareness of the long-term negative impacts upon children of adverse childhood experiences and encourages Utah's communities to strengthen opportunities for individuals and families to learn about ACEs and connect with services and activities that reduce the potential for future negative outcomes.

Commission: 
Health
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

NPTA PS Trauma Informed Care

Trauma-informed or sensitive schools provide resources and supports so that all adults within the school community can recognize and respond to those who have been impacted by traumatic stress, so that the school can provide evidence-based interventions and access to necessary services for students affected by ACEs.