HB0344S01 | Local Policies for Course Content Transparency

Description
General Description: 

This bill requires local education agency governing boards to establish student instruction transparency policies that include certain determinations.

Highlighted Provisions: 

"the bill requires LEAs to establish a "Content Transparency Policy"
Each local governing board shall establish a policy regarding the content and method of student instruction that:
(a) generally promotes transparency to parents and students"

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0344S01
Year: 
2023
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Jordan D. Teuscher
Republican - District 44
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Local Issue
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2011-1 | Excellence in Teaching
Impact on Children: 

The "Content Transparency Policy" requirements in HB344 bill dives deep in the content,
method of student instruction, the pedagogical methodology of delivering, and updates to methods of providing any required course content updates. By being prescriptive, it diminishes the trust that is placed in teachers and does not help students achieve.

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

 That Utah PTA advocate for policies that strengthen respect and support for public education and the teaching profession