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SB0198S02 | Human Trafficking Prevention Training

Description
General Description: 

This bill creates training requirements for human trafficking prevention and awareness.

Bill Details
Year: 
2019
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 22, 2019
Sponsor
Senator
Republican - District 23
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending
Impact on Children: 

The majority of child trafficking cases go unreported due to the highly clandestine nature of the crime; policies and practices encouraging civil participation and cooperation in theprosecution of traffickers must be developed and enforced; and Whereas, It is also important that police, prosecutors and courts punish traffickers within a system that is quick and respects and safeguards the rights of the victims to privacy, dignity, and safety;

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

That National PTA and its constituent organizations encourage and call for members, policy makers in government, inter-governmental bodies and non-governmental, school and community organizations to raise awareness and to address those conditions and situations that contribute to child trafficking.

SB0198 | Substitute Teacher Training Requirements

Description
General Description: 

This bill requires substitute teachers to complete certain training before employment.

Bill Details
Year: 
2020
Status: 
Senate/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 12, 2020
Sponsor
Senator
Democrat - District 5
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

Provides training for substitute teachers prior to their employment.

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

Utah PTA Resolution EDU 2019-1 Best Practices in Education - Teacher quality is the single most important school-based factor in student achievement; teacher’s knowledge of subject matter and effective pedagogies for teaching specific content and skills, along with particular knowledge about their students’ backgrounds, interests, and learning styles are central to effective teaching and learning; and to build teacher capacity the focus should be on policy, training, pedagogy, infrastructure development, teacher welfare, and empowerment.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

Utah PTA Legislative Priority #4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

SB0201S01 | Radon Notice Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill allows for educational information about radon to be provided to residential property owners.

Highlighted Provisions: 

In 2023 county treasurers may include information on radon with their property tax notification.

Bill Details
Year: 
2023
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 23, 2023
Sponsor
Senator
Republican - District 21
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
Impact on Children: 

Increased awareness of radon and its connection to lung cancer can affect children and their future health outcomes through prevention efforts.

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

That Utah PTA work to inform parents about the concerns of radon exposure and make them aware of low cost test kits available for their homes

SB0204 | Autism Coverage Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to request a state plan amendment for the Medicaid program to provide coverage for autism treatment services.

Highlighted Provisions: 

General Description:
9 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to request a state plan
10 amendment for the Medicaid program to provide coverage for autism treatment
11 services.
12 Highlighted Provisions:
13 This bill:
14 ▸ defines terms; and
15 ▸ requires the Department of Health and Human Services to request a state plan
16 amendment for the Medicaid program to provide coverage for autism treatment
17 services.

Bill Details
Year: 
2023
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 15, 2023
Sponsor
Senator
Republican - District 24
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

This bill would help children with autism on Medicaid to receive coverage for autism treatment services.

Commission: 
Special Needs Specialist
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA support efforts to ensure appropriate and equitable coverage by private health plans and insurers for the diagnosis and medically necessary treatment of individuals with autism and other disorders causing developmental delays;

SB0205 | Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends the options to provide instruction on child sexual abuse and human trafficking.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill: amends the options to provide instruction on child sexual abuse and human trafficking including: allowing a local education agency (LEA) to create instructional materials; requiring the state board to contract with a provider for child sexual abuse and human trafficking instruction and training; and establishing a grant for an LEA to use an alternative provider; and makes technical changes.
 

Bill Details
Year: 
2024
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 21, 2024
Sponsor
Senator
Republican - District 19
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$1,500,000
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2025: to State Board of Education - Contracted Initiatives and Grants - Child sexual abuse prevention as an ongoing appropriation: from the Income Tax Fund, $1,000,000 to State Board of Education - Contracted Initiatives and Grants - Child sexual abuse prevention grant program as an ongoing appropriation: from the Income Tax Fund, $500,000
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

These amendments provide age appropriate materials for teaching sexual abuse prevention on
(A) the responsibility of adults for the safety of children;
(B) how to recognize uncomfortable inner feelings;
(C) how to say no and leave an uncomfortable situation;
(D) how to set clear boundaries; and

(E) the importance of discussing uncomfortable situations with parents and other trusted adults.

This can help children realize what is happening to them and to report and to know more of what's going on around them. Sexual abuse happens more often than we think and often by someone the child knows. 

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