Legislative Bills

SB0232 | Minor Data Protection Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill modifies the Protection of Personal Information Act.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill modifies the Protection of Personal Information Act. It creates a standard for how the personal information of a minor is maintained and/or destroyed.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0232

Year:

2024

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Commission:

Community Engagement

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

National Position Statement - Student Data Privacy & Security

PTA is deeply committed to the promotion of privacy and security policies that maintain the confidentiality of sensitive data that students and families provide to educational institutions, as well as the data that is collected while using online products and services.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

SAFETY: Support funding to strengthen school safety measures. This includes the improvement of school infrastructure to ensure safety and security, implementation of comprehensive safety training, adoption of evidence-based strategies for community violence intervention and means reduction, as well as the education of families and communities on school safety protocols, children's online security, and the assessment of digital threats posed to schools across Utah.

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Strengthen online privacy protections for children and youth.

SB0234S01 | Statewide Online Education Program Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions related to the Statewide Online Education Program.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill allows an online course provider through the Statewide Online Education Program to offer online courses for middle school credit.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0234S01

Year:

2021

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 17, 2021

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose w/ Comment

Utah PTA encourages the legislature to adequately fund critical education needs. Although we encourage policies that will increase equal privileges, opportunities, and access to internet for all children, we are concerned that this bill is in reaction to the current public health emergency and has not been adequately studied or funded. Utah PTA encourages USBE to continue their study of the Statewide Online Education Program to determine how it will best achieve the USBE mission and goals before any changes are implemented.

Impact on Children:

This bill would expand opportunities for student in middle school to take classes through the Statewide Online Education Program.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

FAM 2021-1 DIGITAL EQUITY AND ACCESS Position Statement
That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage initiatives and strategies for digital equity in the form of equal privileges, opportunities, and access to internet for all children and youth in Utah;

That Utah PTA and its constituent association encourages policies that attempt to address all six components of connection necessary for the equal provision of digital privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities for children, namely: robust infrastructure, affordable subscriptions, accessible devices, digital literacy training, competent technical support, and linguistically and age-appropriate user-friendly content.

SB0234 | Maternal and Child Health Services Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses recipients of maternal and child health services.

Highlighted Provisions:

Inform users of maternal and child health services of other Health and Human Services including early childhood home visits. Also sets up a follow up system to see that needs are being addressed.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0234

Year:

2023

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 03, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2009-1 | Early Childhood

Impact on Children:

Early childhood has an outsized impact on the health and development of a child. More support during this critical stage of human development will help children to reach their full potential.

Commission:

Family Life

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies advocate for policies and funding to improve early childhood services throughout the state.

SB0236 | State Board of Education Candidacy Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions of the Election Code relating to becoming a candidate for the office of State Board of Education member.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0236

Year:

2019

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Apr 02, 2019

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2004-1 | State Board of Education (retired)

EDU 2015-3 | State Board of Education

Impact on Children:

Utah PTA believes the State Board of Education is designed to be a body representative of a geographic area and thus responsive, foremost, to voters and are concerned that partisan election of school board members may put the focus on political parties an not upon qualified candidates.

Commission:

Education

Community Engagement

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA support legislation which enacts direct, nonpartisan election of State School Board members and opposes partisan election of the same body.

SB0238S01 | Independent Contractor Benefits Tax Credit Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill enacts an income tax credit for the purchase of insurance benefits.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill enacts an income tax credit for corporations who assist in the purchase of insurance benefits.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0238S01

Year:

2024

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding

Impact on Children:

Income tax credits reduce the funding available for public schools.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations oppose funding mechanisms such as vouchers, tax credits, deductions

SB0242 | Alternative Education Tax Credit Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill enacts a refundable tax credit for certain education expenses.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill:
enacts a one-time refundable tax credit that an individual may claim for a dependent's education expenses resulting from disenrollment in public education and enrollment in private education or home school.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0242

Year:

2021

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 05, 2021

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2010-2 | Education Funding (retired)

Impact on Children:

This bill diverts tax dollars from the education fund creating less funding for public education programs.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA oppose vouchers, tax credits and deductions and other similar funding sources for public and private preschool, elementary and secondary school tuition and other education-related expenses for students.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

Support education legislation which guarantees that public funds intended for the funding of the public education system not be allocated for private interests including vouchers, tax credits, or other means.

SB0244S02 | Ethnic Studies Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill requires ethnic studies in public schools.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill:
▸ requires the State Board of Education to incorporate ethnic studies into the core standards for Utah public schools (core standards);
▸ requires a local education agency to:
• adopt ethnic studies instructional materials and curriculum that align with core standards; and
• integrate ethnic studies into regular school work for kindergarten through grade 12;
▸ creates the Ethnic Studies Commission (commission) to:
• study the contributions of ethnic minorities in Utah; and
• recommend to the state board how to incorporate ethnic studies into core standards;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0244S02

Year:

2022

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 24, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA supports having standards that are more representative of the general population. This will benefit students in general and support minority students whose stories have been sometimes ignored or distorted to feel they are represented. However, Utah PTA recognizes that proposing these standards is under the purview of the Utah State Board of Education rather than the legislature.

Commission:

Community Engagement

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

General Principles for Consideration of Proposed Legislation:

Equity in the form of equal justice, privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities in every phase of life for all children and youth, while recognizing that each child is unique with individual needs and talents.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA Statement: Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Acknowledge and appreciate individual ideas, knowledge and values that are different from
our own.
Seek out and learn from a diverse set of perspectives, skills and experiences, staying open to the unfamiliar and possibly uncomfortable.

National PTA Position Statement: CITIZENSHIP AND EQUALITY
Educational programs designed to increase understanding of the U.S. Constitution and civil rights, civil liberties, and appreciation for those individuals who fought for them;

SB0251S01 | Grow Your Own Teacher and School Counselor Pipeline Program

Description

General Description:

This bill makes changes to the Grow Your Own Teacher and School Counselor Pipeline Program.

Highlighted Provisions:

"14 ▸ permits a local education agency to select certain teachers as candidates for a
15 scholarship award through the Grow Your Own Teacher and School Counselor
16 Pipeline Program (program);
17 ▸ allows scholarship money awarded through the program to be used for stipends for
18 school counselor assistants"

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0251S01

Year:

2022

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 24, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2017-2 | Support for Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers in Schools

Impact on Children:

This bill will help fill the tremendous shortfall in the number of available school counselors by making a pathway for districts to be able to "grow their own" school counselors.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations actively advocate for increased funding for additional trained counselors, psychologists, and social workers to assist and educate families and youth in both elementary and secondary schools participating in the public school system.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

4. Support the continued development of educator career pathways programs including pathways for counselor, psychologist and social workers. Support incentives & programs to increase the number of counselors, psychologists and social workers for greater access for our students.

SB0258S01 | Upstart Program Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill amends and enacts provisions of the UPSTART program.

Highlighted Provisions:

UPSTART PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0258S01

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 17, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose w/ Comment

Utah PTA believes that Early Childhood programs should stay under the management of an educational entity and keep high standards in learning and assessment.

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2009-1 | Early Childhood

Impact on Children:

Experiences in early childhood determine whether a child’s developing brain architecture provides a strong foundation for future learning, behavior, and health. Excellent education in early childhood set the child on a path of success.

Commission:

Family Life

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies educate parents on the importance of quality early childhood learning experiences; and be it further

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies work collaboratively with existing early childhood programs to better coordinate services; and be it further

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies advocate for policies and funding to improve early childhood services throughout the state

SB0260 | School Events Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill directs the State Board of Education to make rules clarifying that school principals and local education agency administration have authority to remove a spectator or participant from a school-sponsored activity for certain disruptive behavior under certain circumstances.

Highlighted Provisions:

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0260

Year:

2024

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

SAF 2022-1 | Safe School Policies

Impact on Children:

Poor behavior by spectators at school sporting events has been an increasing problem. Principals and school personnel need additional tools to manage the behavior of spectators. All community members should work together to provide a safe environment for our students.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, that Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage all efforts to address school safety to involve all stakeholders, especially students, parents, and families, and consider a variety of factors including the physical and psychological safety of students

SB0263S02 | Electronic Cigarette and Other Nicotine Product Tax Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill modifies tax provisions in the Electronic Cigarette and Nicotine Product Taxation and Licensing Act.

Highlighted Provisions:

requires the State Tax Commission to:
• increase enforcement of the collection of the electronic cigarette and nicotine product tax;
• conduct a study on enforcement and collection of the electronic cigarette and nicotine product tax; and
• report the State Tax Commission's findings and recommendations to the Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0263S02

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 23, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 2015-2 | Electronic Cigarettes and Utah Youth

Impact on Children:

It will hopefully improve the enforcement of e-cigarette laws, and help with the collection of the e-cigarette tax. In turn, that will help to fund positive behavior programs, etc., that are to be paid for with those $$$.

Commission:

Advocacy Conference

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Support state and local ordinances that appropriately address regulations of ENDS products; and...support the position that any revenue generated through taxation of ENDS should support tobacco cessation and prevention programs

SB0268S03 | First Home Investment Zone Act

Description

General Description:

This bill enacts the First Home Investment Zone Act.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill enacts the First Home Investment Zone Act which would provide affordable, owner-occupied housing. It also takes the tax increment from schools.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0268S03

Year:

2024

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 21, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose w/ Comment

While Utah PTA supports adequate funding for federal and state housing programs that will increase the number of affordable housing units, we are also resolved to encourage the legislature to take all necessary steps to ensure stable and adequate funding mechanisms to properly facilitate the education of all students including but not limited to areas of high growth. Removal of the tax increment income from LEAs, severely hinders their ability to properly manage the potential growth due to increased housing.

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding

Impact on Children:

While this would create more affordable housing for families and children it takes away funding received by LEAs through the tax increment. This would make it difficult for schools to support the potential increased growth.

Commission:

Community Engagement

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Be it resolved, that Utah PTA and its constituent associations support the maintenance of a stable and adequate funding mechanism to support public education based on the following principles: enrollment growth; inflation; support of a K-12 education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account; funding the USBE Strategic Plan.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

1. Equity in the form of equal justice, privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities in every phase of life for all children and youth, while recognizing that each child is unique with individual needs and talents.
4. Prioritizing the needs of all children and youth, while adhering to fiscal responsibility in government.

SB0270S01 | Utah Lake and Great Salt Lake Study Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses the study of Utah Lake.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill requires the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (division) to conduct a study

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0270S01

Year:

2024

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 18, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

$3,000,000

This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2024: to Department of Natural Resources - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands - Project Management as a one-time appropriation: from the General Fund, One-time, $1,500,000 to Transfers to Unrestricted Funds - General Fund as a one-time appropriation: from Nonlapsing Balances, $1,500,000

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

This bill wold encourage a study to be done about the health of the Great Salt Lake and drinking water that is available to our children.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

The Right of Utah's Children to a Sustainable, Healthy Environment

-Utah PTA is committed to supporting policies that encourage efficient water management and promoting water conservation practices in our communities, (including educating children and families about responsible water usage);

SB0287 | Online Pornography Viewing Age Requirements

Description

General Description:

This bill creates obligations and liabilities for a commercial entity that provides pornography or other materials harmful to minors.

Highlighted Provisions:

14 ▸ requires a commercial entity that provides pornography and other materials defined
15 as being harmful to minors as a substantial portion of the entity's content to verify
16 the age of individuals accessing the material;
17 ▸ establishes requirements and liability for retention of data;
18 ▸ imposes liability for publishers and distributors of material harmful to minors who
19 fail to comply with verification requirements;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0287

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 14, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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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 bill requires websites with a substantial amount of material that contains "material harmful to minors" must age verify users before letting them in. This bill copies a Louisiana bill that has passed and gone into effect. The bill leaves this up to a third party to verify the age, and expressly states that the third party must destroy the identification after they have viewed it and verified the age.

Commission:

Internet Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations promote and support the adoption and enforcement of laws, at all levels of government, to end the recruitment, force or involvement of a minor in conduct or violence of a sexually nature and all forms of sexual exploitation;

SB0290 | Juvenile Court Modifications

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions related to the juvenile court.

Highlighted Provisions:

13 ▸ allows for the juvenile court to enter an order with special findings regarding the
14 abuse, neglect, or dependence of a noncitizen child;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0290

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 14, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2009-2 | Child Abuse and Neglect

Impact on Children:

This bill would help non-citizen children that are abandoned, abused or neglected can get special findings from juvenile court to be protected from deportation and petition the court to change their status of immigration.

Commission:

Safety

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 advocate for adequate laws to protect children in all areas of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

PTA supports policies and legislation that ensure equity for every student

SCR001 | Concurrent Resolution on Holocaust Education

Description

General Description:

This resolution highlights the importance of Holocaust and genocide education and encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to emphasize the importance of this course of study.

Highlighted Provisions:

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SCR001

Year:

2021

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Feb 25, 2021

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

View Fiscal Note

Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

Culturally responsive teaching and learning, and inclusive curricula are important in building socially competent and aware children and enhances their intellectual capability and social emotional well-being.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA Position Statement - Inclusive Curricula in K-12 Education
National PTA supports and advocates for inclusive K-12 curricula and multicultural resources and materials to empower students and families of all backgrounds to understand themselves more effectively in relation to others. Classrooms that celebrate diverse histories and cultures break down existing barriers and create supportive and inclusive schools that encourage students to grow and learn in the safest and most empowering spaces possible.

SCR001 | Concurrent Resolution Recognizing School Support Staff

Description

General Description:

This resolution acknowledges the contributions of school support staff and commits to celebrating their work.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution acknowledges the contributions of school support staff and commits to celebrating their work.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SCR001

Year:

2024

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Feb 16, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

View Fiscal Note

Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2013-1 | Family Engagement in Education

Impact on Children:

School Staff members are crucial to our students and schools. They are mentioned in nearly every resolution as being critical to student success.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved,That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies provide opportunities for parents to feel welcome at their children’s schools and to interact positively with teachers and other school personnel

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Foster the development of full-service community schools, strengthen community partnerships and encourage the adoption of a whole-child approach that responds to the mental, physical, behavioral, developmental and academic needs of all students.

SCR002 | Concurrent Resolution Regarding the Environmental Impact of Vehicle Idling

Description

General Description:

This resolution encourages Utahns, businesses, and other entities to take steps to reduce idling.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution encourages Utahns, businesses, and other entities to take steps to reduce idling. Avoid idling around hospitals and schools for more than 10 seconds, place signs at schools and hospitals educating the public on the subject of idling more than 10 seconds uses more gas than restarting the engine.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SCR002

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Feb 27, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

View Fiscal Note

Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 2008-2 | Idle-Free Clean Air Zones

Impact on Children:

Children are considered part of sensitive populations that can be found in schools that will benefit from cleaner air if drivers will not idle around schools.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Utah PTA and its constituent bodies support the adoption of “Idle-Free Zones” on school grounds; and be it further
Utah PTA and its constituent bodies work with local schools and school districts to install “Idle-Free Zone” signs at school drop-off and pick-up locations; and be it further
Utah PTA and its constituent bodies encourage parents to turn off their vehicles when they are parked and waiting to drop off and pick up children on school grounds; and be it further
Utah PTA and its constituent bodies conduct and/or support broad education of school employees, parents, students, and the public about the health, environmental, and economic impacts of idling and ways to reduce idling; and be it further

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

Engage the public in united and equitable efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth.

SCR005 | Concurrent Resolution Honoring 125th Anniversary of the National Parent Teacher Association

Description

General Description:

This resolution recognizes the 125th anniversary of the National Parent Teacher Association.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution:
15          ▸     recognizes the 125th anniversary of the National Parent Teacher Association;
16          ▸     acknowledges the importance of engaged and involved parents and families in
17     strong student academic performance;
18          ▸     recognizes the role of the National Parent Teacher Association and Utah Parent
19     Teacher Association in engaging parents and families in their children's education to
20     elevate student performance; and
21          ▸     encourages all citizens of Utah to actively engage in the education of the state's
22     children and youth.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SCR005

Year:

2022

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 03, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

View Fiscal Note

Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2013-1 | Family Engagement in Education

Impact on Children:

Continued support of Utah PTA volunteers and their involvement in the schools and in education will strengthen the quality of the educational experience for all Utah children.

Commission:

Community Engagement

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies provide opportunities for parents to feel welcome at their children’s schools and to interact positively with teachers and other school personnel; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies encourage partnerships between community members and public schools that will champion parental engagement in education.

SCR008 | Concurrent Resolution Promoting Kindness in Utah

Description

General Description:

This resolution expresses recognition of, and support for, kindness throughout the state of Utah.

Highlighted Provisions:

Emphasizes the importance of kindness in Utah; recognizes Utah citizen's inherent proclivity to be kind to their fellow citizens; and urges continued support for proactive acts of kindness to foster a healthier society

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SCR008

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 14, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

View Fiscal Note

Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

IND 2022-1 | Character Development Through Civics Education

Impact on Children:

This resolution encourages kindness through family and community acts of service

Commission:

Individual Development

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations promote character development through civic education and the development of civic disposition by encouraging families to provide opportunities for students to discuss current events and civic issues in their home, participate in service and community outreach projects, and to engage civilly and respectfully in the community

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