Legislative Bills

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:

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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:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2013-1 | Family Engagement in Education (retired)

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:

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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:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2013-1 | Family Engagement in Education (retired)

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:

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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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