Legislative Bills

HB6004 | School Emergency Drills Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill makes changes to the State Fire Code related to emergency evacuation drill requirements for certain educational facilities during the 2020-2021 school year.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB6004

Year:

2020

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Aug 31, 2020

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Commission:

Safety

HCR001 | Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Discussion about Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse

Description

General Description:

This concurrent resolution encourages discussion about the effects and prevention of child sexual abuse.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution:
14          ▸     acknowledges the widespread nature of child sexual abuse in Utah;
15          ▸     explains the impact of child sexual abuse on survivors and communities;
16          ▸     encourages discussion about the effects and prevalence of child sexual abuse; and
17          ▸     encourages discussion about ways in which the government, communities, and
18     citizens of Utah can prevent child sexual abuse and support those affected.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR001

Year:

2023

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 03, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2009-2 | Child Abuse and Neglect

Impact on Children:

We must reduce the number of children who are sexually abused. This bill will help us move forward in that goal.

Commission:

Family Life

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations collaborate with schools and community organizations to increase awareness of the problem of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation land to help educate families, children, and educators about the causes of and strategies to prevent abuse; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support prevention and intervention programs that teach positive parenting skills, coping strategies for caretakers, and appropriate response techniques for children; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations advocate for adequate laws to protect children in all areas of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation.

HCR002 | Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Discussion about Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse

Description

General Description:

This concurrent resolution encourages discussion about the effects and prevention of child sexual abuse.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution:
acknowledges the widespread nature of child sexual abuse in Utah;
explains the impact of child sexual abuse on survivors and communities;
encourages discussion about the effects and prevalence of child sexual abuse; and
encourages discussion about ways in which the government, communities, and
citizens of Utah can prevent child sexual abuse and support those affected.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR002

Year:

2022

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 04, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

SAF 2016-2 | Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Impact on Children:

Childhood sexual abuse infringes on the basic rights of human beings. The nature and dynamics of sexual abuse and sexually abusive relationships are often traumatic. When sexual abuse occurs in childhood it can hinder normal social growth and be a cause of many different psychosocial problems. This joint resolution encourages greater study and open discussion about the effects and prevalence of child sexual abuse

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. Prioritizing the needs of all children and youth, while adhering to fiscal responsibility in government.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA Resolution: RESPONSE TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
AFFECTING STUDENTS

Resolved, That National PTA and its constituent associations collaborate with school administrations, institutions of higher learning, and community partners to ensure that every school:

Provides support services for victims of sexual harassment and sexual violence, and
Presents awareness and prevention programs that address sexual harassment and sexual violence affecting students, and
Includes training on the responsibilities of educational institutions, as well as the rights of sexual violence and sexual harassment victims under Title IX and other laws and regulations.

HCR003 | Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Consideration of a Later Start Time for High School

Description

General Description:

This concurrent resolution encourages school districts and charter schools to consider the possible benefits and consequences of a later start to the school day for high schools.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR003

Year:

2020

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 24, 2020

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support w/ Comment

Utah PTA appreciates the opportunity this Resolution gives us to begin the discussion regarding healthy sleep requirements of our adolescent children. We also recognize that each of our LEAs will need the local control to do what’s best for families, employees and resources regarding scheduling.

Impact on Children:

Natural sleep rhythms change as children grow into adolescence, such that adolescents require an increased amount of sleep, have difficulty falling asleep before 11:00 PM, and function optimally if permitted to remain asleep until 8:00 AM or later; and Studies have demonstrated that the duration of sleep is positively correlated with academic outcomes for secondary school students;

Commission:

Student Leadership

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

National PTA Resolution on Healthy Sleep for Adolescents

Resolved, That National PTA and its constituent associations encourage local stakeholders, policymakers and appropriate national organizations to collaborate in order to develop solutions and policies which provide opportunities for sufficient, quality sleep for teens reflective of their local community;

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

HCR003 | Concurrent Resolution Regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material

Description

General Description:

This resolution declares child sexual abuse material to be at odds with the standards of the people of Utah.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution: discusses the increased proliferation of child sexual abuse material on the Internet; outlines how emerging technologies contribute to the proliferation of these heinous materials; describes the damages caused by child sexual abuse material; and declares child sexual abuse material, no matter how it is produced, to be at odds with the standards of the people of Utah.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR003

Year:

2024

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Feb 28, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

SAF 2016-2 | Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Impact on Children:

This resolution focuses on the increasing issue of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the internet, particularly its creation through artificial intelligence (AI). It states that CSAM, regardless of its production method, is against Utah's societal values. The resolution also emphasizes the state's commitment to combat the use of AI in spreading CSAM, asserting that there is no value or justification for such material

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage and call for members, policy makers, schools and community organizations to actively raise awareness and to address those conditions and situations that contribute to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations work with policy makers in government, non-government, school and community organizations to raise awareness of the effects of prolonged and increased exposure to sexually explicit materials,

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

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

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

HCR003S02 | Concurrent Resolution Regarding Native American Mascots and Equality in Public Schools

Description

General Description:

This resolution recognizes the harm done by using Native American mascots, encourages schools in the public education system to consider retiring those mascots, and encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to provide instruction in Native American culture and history.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill recognizes that using Native American names, imagery, symbols, and regalia as school mascots wrongfully characterizes and causes harm to Native Americans; explains the harmful effects that using these mascots creates in the education and development of all students, including the contribution to high rates of school drop out and death by suicide among Native American youth; encourages school leaders to engage with Native American communities to develop processes for retiring these mascots; and encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to include instruction on the history, culture, and traditions of Native Americans in school curriculum.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR003S02

Year:

2021

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 05, 2021

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Local Issue

Impact on Children:

Part of Utah PTA’s mission is to engage the public in united and equitable efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth. This bill may help promote the well being of Native American children and youth.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA Position Statement - Addressing Systemic or Institutional Racism
National PTA believes that it is our duty to disrupt the systems that propagate institutional racism. We call upon our PTA members to listen, educate and advocate to demand meaningful change to end institutional racism.

HCR004 | Concurrent Resolution Supporting Utah's Every Kid Outdoors Initiative

Description

General Description:

This concurrent resolution expresses support for Utah's Every Kid Outdoors Initiative.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR004

Year:

2019

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 27, 2019

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 2017-1 | Nutrition and Exercise

Impact on Children:

Healthier kids are happier kids which in turn help with academic performance.

Commission:

Health

Resolutions

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage all children and adults to increase their daily intake of fruit and vegetables and increase daily physical activity to 30-60 minutes; and be it further

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/ptas-positions/Individual-Position-Sta...

HCR005 | Concurrent Resolution to Protect the next Generation from the Harms of Pornography

Description

General Description:

This resolution recognizes the negative impacts of pornography on the brain.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill: modifies certain exemptions for liability for entities for a cause of action for injury of a minor by pornographic material; changes provisions of the safe harbor protections for liability for a cause of action for injury of a minor by pornographic material; clarifies who must give a warning of the harmful impact of exposing pornographic material to a minor.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR005

Year:

2024

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

SAF 2016-3 | Impact of Pornography on Youth

Impact on Children:

The bill amends regulations on distributing pornographic material to protect minors. It specifies responsibilities for issuing warnings, modifies liability exemptions and safe harbor protections, defines explicit warning requirements, and introduces penalties of up to $2,500 per violation.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support the adoption and enforcement of laws, at all levels of government, to include appropriate penalties for predators who purposely distribute pornographic material to minors and that will curtail the production, distribution and exhibition of materials which depict ,in an explicit manner, intimate and sexual conduct and violence of a sexually-oriented nature.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

HCR006 | Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Covid-19 Efforts

Description

General Description:

This concurrent resolution recognizes and thanks the individuals who provide accurate data and information to the Legislature, the Governor, and Utah citizens in relation to the spread of COVID-19.

Highlighted Provisions:

This concurrent resolution recognizes and thanks the individuals who provide accurate data and information to the Legislature, the Governor, and Utah citizens in relation to the spread of COVID-19.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR006

Year:

2021

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Feb 15, 2021

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 2011-1 | Prevention of the Spread of Communicable Diseases

Impact on Children:

This concurrent resolution expresses thanks to those who have provided accurate information to Utah citizens in relation to the spread of COVID-19 so that parents, teachers, and others are able to make the best decisions for the safety of our children and the other residents of the State.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA support legislation and programs to educate parents on the importance of having their children properly and fully immunized against serious, vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of preventing their spread.

HCR006S01 | Concurrent Resolution Regarding Mental Health Support in Schools

Description

General Description:

This resolution recognizes the crucial contributions of school nurses, psychologists, social workers, and counselors in Utah schools.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution brings awareness to the inadequate funding streams and the issue of not having enough mental health professionals to meet the needs of Utah's students. It creates staffing formulas and commits to exploring legislative options for increase funding in the future.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR006S01

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 14, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 2020-1 | Emotional/Mental Health and Well-Being

Impact on Children:

Mental health is a top concern of parents in Utah. We see an increased need of school-based mental health professionals to help meet the needs of the children of Utah.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constitution associations support increased education and awareness campaigns to share evidence-based mental health knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders to students, families, and communities; and provide early intervention and prevention programs; and, help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

That Utah PTA support collaborative efforts between the home, school, private physicians, and community resource agencies to create mental health support networks for families, to recognize the prevalence and need for recognition of mental health illnesses and associated diagnosis and treatment, and to increase the number of psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and mental health professionals to provide adequate services for those needing help;

That Utah PTA advocate for funding and legislation for integrated home and classroom intervention programs; continued research and clinical trials of treatment medications to support children and youth; and support insurance parity for mental illness;

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