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HB0241 | School Epilepsy Training Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill requires a local education agency to provide training on seizures and seizure disorders.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill:
requires a local education agency to provide training on seizures to teachers and other individuals; and requires the State Board of Education to adopt training and program guidelines.
 

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0241
Year: 
2022
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 23, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Susan Pulsipher
Republican - District 50
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
HEA 1996-1 | School Health and First Aid Preparedness (retired)
Impact on Children: 

This bill would provide seizure information and first aid training in Utah public and charter schools to prepare staff for how to respond if a student has a seizure at school.

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA work with school districts and local schools to encourage first aid training and use of universal precautions for all school personnel.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

Utah Legislative Policy : Policy #4
Prioritizing the needs of all children and youth, while adhering to fiscal responsibility in government

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

A founding purpose of National PTA is to promote safety for children and youth.
PTA firmly believes that all students—including students from historically marginalized populations—have the right to a quality, equitable education in a safe, supportive and inclusive school.

HB0242S03 | Charter School Operations and School Accounting Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends certain provisions related to school accounting methods, and the approval, oversight, and closure of charter schools by an authorizer.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0242S03
Year: 
2020
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 28, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Jefferson Moss
Republican - District 2
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

1.  Provides fiscal accountability for charter schools which help ensure the successful operation and viability of the school for students who attend charter schools.

Commission: 
Education
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

3. Support accountability for all public schools that take into account the needs of students, teachers, and communities.
7. Support legislation, funding, and community partnerships that provide programs and resources to strengthen families and children’s social and emotional well being through affordable housing, homelessness initiatives, education, and parenting skills, and juvenile justice reforms.

Links
Utah PTA Legislative Priorities 2019-20

HB0242S02 | Water Usage Data Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses water usage data.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Requires the Division of Water Resources to conduct a study of public school water use; requires publication and reporting of study findings and recommendations

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0242S02
Year: 
2024
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 01, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Melissa G. Ballard
Republican - District 20
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$85,000
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2025: to Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Planning as a one-time appropriation: from the Water Resources Conservation and Development Fund, One-time, $85,000
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

This bill seeks to conduct a study of school water usage and it will end with printed report and suggestions to possibly decrease water consumption and ensure conservation for our children's children.

Commission: 
Health
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

The Right of Utah's Children to a Sustainable, Healthy Environment.

-Utah PTA is committed to supporting policies that encourage efficient water management and promoting water conservation practices in our communities,

HB0242 | State Board of Education Revisions

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends provisions relating to the State Board of Education.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0242
Year: 
2019
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 14, 2019
Sponsor
Representative
Melissa G. Ballard
Republican - District 20
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2015-3 | State Board of Education
Impact on Children: 

Children are most successful in education when their parents are actively engaged in their education. This bill takes away the ability of parents to be active participants in the election of Board members who are accountable to the people and represent their constituents regarding public education.

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA recognizes the State Board of Education as the body elected to establish policy and standards for education in the State of Utah; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA work closely with the State Board of Education in designing and implementing policies and educational standards that benefit the children of the State of Utah; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA support legislation which enacts direct, nonpartisan election of State School Board members and opposes partisan election of the same body.

HB0243S02 | Warning Labels Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill creates a cause of action that may be brought against a person who distributes pornography without a visible warning.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0243S02
Year: 
2020
Status: 
Became Law w/o Governor Signature
Last Action: 
Apr 01, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Brady Brammer
Republican - District 27
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
SAF 2016-3 | Impact of Pornography on Youth
Impact on Children: 

This bill creates a cause of action that may be brought against a person who distributes pornography without a visible warning.  Allows for a civil penalty to for up to $2500.

Commission: 
Family Life
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support the adoption and enforcement of laws, at all levels of government, to include appropriate penalties for predators who purposely distribute pornographic material to minors and that will curtail the production, distribution and exhibition of materials which depict, in an explicit manner, intimate and sexual conduct and violence of a sexually-oriented nature

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

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

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

Links
Utah PTA Public Policy
Utah PTA 2019-2020 Legislative Priorities
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