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HB0180S02 | Child Welfare Placement Review Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends provisions of the Utah Juvenile Code related to the termination of parental rights.

Highlighted Provisions: 

addresses the analysis a juvenile court undertakes when evaluating whether to
terminate parental rights

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0180S02
Year: 
2023
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Stephanie Gricius
Republican - District 50
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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: 

addresses the analysis a juvenile court undertakes when evaluating whether to
terminate parental rights

Commission: 
Community Engagement
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations advocate for adequate laws to protect children in all areas of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

Prioritizing the needs of all children and youth

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

5. SAFETY. Support evidence-based community violence intervention and means reduction strategies.

HB0182 | Interventions for Reading Difficulties Program Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill repeals the Interventions for Reading Difficulties Program.

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This bill repeals the Interventions for Reading Difficulties Program. repeals a sunset date that the repeal renders obsolete; and makes technical and conforming changes.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0182
Year: 
2023
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 14, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
R. Neil Walter
Republican - District 74
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2022-2 | High Expectations for Student with Disabilities
Impact on Children: 

SB 127 Early Literacy Outcomes Improvement passed 2022 is a more comprehensive approach to reading and makes HB 182 redundant.

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support schools in implementing best practices in meeting the needs of diverse students . . .

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Description
General Description: 
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This bill requires an LEA to update policies to require parental consent for any non-academic survey given to a student; to obtain parental consent annually in writing; to obtain new parental consent from parents of a transferring student; and makes technical changes.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0182.html
Year: 
2024
Status: 
Sponsor
Representative
Karianne Lisonbee
Republican - District 14
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending
Utah PTA Resolution: 
HEA 2019-1 | Prevention & Promotion of Health Behaviors
Impact on Children: 

Bill would make it more difficult for schools to have students fill out a survey

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

Resolved, Utah PTA and its constituent associations will continue to support methods to gather information (such as the SHARP survey) that will assist in monitoring, anticipating and predicting youth behaviors

HB0182 | Interventions for Reading Difficulties Program Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill repeals the Interventions for Reading Difficulties Program.

Highlighted Provisions: 

 This bill:
13          ▸     repeals the Interventions for Reading Difficulties Program;

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0182
Year: 
2023
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 14, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
R. Neil Walter
Republican - District 74
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2019-2 | Support for Quality Literacy Education
Impact on Children: 

During the 2022 Legislative Session, SB 127 Early Literacy Outcomes Improvement passed. This bill lead to significant investments in early literacy including reading coaches, professional development, and providing books for families. This new initiative has replaced the Interventions for Reading Difficulties Program. This bill repeals the earlier program. 

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support teacher development programs that prepare teachers with a firm understanding of how young students develop literacy skills, along with proven strategies to ensure reading proficiency and engage families as partners; and be it further

Resolved,That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage the Governor and the State Legislature to continue funding early literacy efforts in Utah and making literacy a priority for all Utah students.

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Description
General Description: 
Highlighted Provisions: 

Reduces the income tax rate from 4.65% to 4.55%

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/HB0183.html
Year: 
2024
Status: 
Sponsor
Representative
Kay J. Christofferson
Republican - District 53
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding
Impact on Children: 

Further reductions in the income tax rate harm our public schools. There are many unmet needs that could be met with the additional funding.

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

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations continue to urge the legislature to make public education revenue allocations and funding effort a high priority
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