Legislative Bills

HB0081 | Mental Health Days for Students

Description

General Description:

This bill adds mental or behavioral health as a valid excuse for a school absence.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill adds mental or behavioral health as a valid excuse for school absence

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0081

Year:

2021

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 11, 2021

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

While the concept of allowing absence for reasons of mental or behavioral health is laudable, parents can currently excuse their child's absences for any reason.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

NPTA Mental Health Programs and Services
That National PTA and its constituent associations promote educational programs for parents and families to strengthen understanding and supportive home
environment.

HB0081S02 | Sexual Solicitation Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill modifies the elements and penalties for sexual solicitation and related offenses.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill amends the enhanced penalties for HIV positive offenders for the offenses of prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, and sexual solicitation;
it also adjusts the elements and penalties for the offense of sexual solicitation;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0081S02

Year:

2022

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 22, 2022

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:

The penalty will be increased with the sexual solicitation of a minor both online and in person.

Commission:

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;

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.

HB0081S01 | School Counselor Services

Description

General Description:

This bill directs the State Board of Education to adopt rules regarding school counselors.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0081S01

Year:

2019

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 21, 2019

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:

School Counselors need to be available for the children and not caught up in administrative work.

Commission:

Health

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations be involved in local and statewide efforts to educate parents, teachers, administrators and policy makers including school board members, to understand the need for and benefit of counseling programs in both secondary and elementary schools

HB0082S03 | School Assembly Notice Requirements

Description

General Description:

This bill requires prior parental notice of certain school assemblies.

Highlighted Provisions:

13 ▸ requires local education agencies to provide:
14 • prior notice of certain school assemblies to parents and guardians; and
15 • resources related to certain school assemblies for home use by parents and
16 guardians.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0082S03

Year:

2023

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 03, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Local Issue

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2023-1 | Parenting

Commission:

Family Life

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved that The Utah PTA recognizes the importance of parental roles. and encourages parental involvement in their children's lives

HB0083 | Optional Firearm Background Checks

Description

General Description:

This bill concerns an optional criminal history background check by a Federal Firearms Licensee before the transfer of a firearm between private parties.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill provides procedures for an optional criminal history background check by a Federal Firearms Licensee for the transfer of a firearm between persons who are not Federal Firearms Licensees.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0083

Year:

2022

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 04, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support w/ Comment

Utah PTA advocates for gun safety and violence prevention measures for the benefit and safety of children while recognizing the importance of responsible gun ownership and Second Amendment rights to the citizens of Utah.

Impact on Children:

For nearly 30 years, National PTA has advocated for common-sense and comprehensive gun safety and violence prevention measures while preserving the lawful use of firearms for sport and personal protection.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

National PTA Gun Safety and Violence Prevention
Our association advocates for the following: Universal background checks, that require any individual or entity who sells a firearm to conduct background checks and fill out proper paperwork so that guns can be traced. This includes sales at gun shows, private transactions and online sales.

National PTA Firearms Position Statement
Given the history and tradition of strong support for the safety and protection of children and youth, PTA supports federal restrictions on firearms that would:
• Require a waiting period and comprehensive background check for all individuals prior to purchasing a firearm, to screen out illegal firearm purchasers such as convicted felons, violent misdemeanors including domestic assaults, and drug-related offenders;

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Require a waiting period and a comprehensive background check for all individuals prior to purchasing a firearm.

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