Legislative Bills

HB0190S01 | Local Education Agency Personnel Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill establishes additional mechanisms for growth opportunities for certain school employees.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill:
14 ▸ broadens the scope of the Teacher Salary Supplement Program by removing a
15 requirement for a given number of years in a qualifying teaching background;
16 ▸ broadens the scope of the Grow Your Own [Educator] Pipeline Program to include
17 individuals seeking education to become a school psychologist or school social
18 worker;
19 ▸ adds psychologists and social workers to a non-inclusive list of local education
20 agency (LEA) employees for whom an LEA may establish a separate salary
21 schedule;
22 ▸ requires LEAs to ensure that the salary rate for certain positions meets a relative
23 minimum

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0190S01

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:

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

Impact on Children:

This bill fills the gap for the Grow your Own program and adds school psychologists and school social workers to the list of positions available
It expedites the eligibility to Teacher Salary Supplemental Program funding for the teachers (from 10 to 1 year)
It requires LEAs to segregates masters/PhD in their salary grid and not discriminate towards teachers and non teachers with similar degrees.

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 youthin both elementary and secondary schoolsparticipating inthe public school system.

HB0191S02 | Adoption Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill amends and enacts provisions relating to adoption.

Highlighted Provisions:

This Bill allows an attorney in the adoption or the child-placing agency to be provided the adoption report; allows the attorney in the adoption or the child-placing agency to take the adoption report to the state registrar; allows the spouse of a preexisting parent to adopt a child after the child's death; if a child-placing agency placed a child for adoption, provides that the child-placing agency file an affidavit regarding fees and expenses with the Office of Licensing within the Department of Human Services; and makes technical and conforming changes.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0191S02

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

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 1990-2 | Child Adoptions (retired)

Impact on Children:

This was presented at the request of the Utah Adoption Council. It makes clarifications and housekeeping to existing language to make things run smoother in areas of adoption. The changes made help protect the child rights better in cases of adoption.

Commission:

Family Life

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA encourage the legislature to pass laws that will ensure that the best interests of the child be given primary emphasis in adoption matters

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

High standards for those who work in all areas concerned with children and youth

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

Support legislation, funding, and community partnerships that provide programs and resources to strengthen families and children’s social and emotional learning and well-being including, but not limited to: positive behavior programs and classes including art, music, physical education, civic engagement, and character development; early childhood education, parenting skills, and juvenile justice reforms.

HB0191 | Student Graduation Attire Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses cultural and religious attire requirements worn during a high school graduation ceremony.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill:
13          ▸     defines terms; and
14          ▸     provides that students may wear recognized cultural or religious adornments during
15     a high school graduation unless the adornment substantially disrupts or materially
16     interferes with the graduation ceremony.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0191

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

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2022-2 | Support for Newcomer and Refugee Students and Families

Impact on Children:

Being able to honor their family and culture during graduation is of major importance to many of our students.

Commission:

Student Leadership

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations call on state, district and local leaders to uphold the value of diversity and multiculturalism as an asset to our state, our communities and our classrooms by seeking out ways to welcome and support refugee students and families to integrate as part of our school community;

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

3. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. Support policies which will increase family and community engagement and promote local positive parental involvement across the state of Utah.

HB0191S03 | High School Credit Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses the use of an instructional packet to receive credit in public high schools.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill prohibits LEAs from awarding course credit to students who have completed instructional packets unless the packet has been approved by USBE.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0191S03

Year:

2025

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 26, 2025

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose

Impact on Children:

Local Education Agencies are the best place to decide what curricular materials can be used to receive credit. This does not need to be decided at the legislative level.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

EDUCATION. Support an adequately funded public school system by funding a 3% Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU) increase over and above growth and inflation; implement policies to increase proficiency levels by improving attendance, reducing class sizes, and supporting teachers; increase academic excellence for all Utah students; and prioritize local control to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and individual schools.

HB0192 | Public Education Scholarship Program Use Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill prohibits certain expenses from being scholarship expenses.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill prohibits certain expenses from qualifying for reimbursement through the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program. Expenses prohibited will include costs related to participation in sports, recreational activities, or athletic programs.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0192

Year:

2025

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 07, 2025

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding

Impact on Children:

Utah PTA is opposed to vouchers. Limiting the scope of the current voucher program is therefore a good idea. Public funds should not be used for things like ski passes and gear, which are a good example of items that would be prohibited by this legislation.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

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

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