National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:
Resolved, That Utah PTA encourage the State of Utah Division of Family Services and Division of Youth Corrections to establish a coordination and communication network among placing agencies and workers; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA encourage the Division of Family Services and Division of Youth
Corrections to develop and enforce policies and guidelines that address the following
concerns:
1. Prior notice of student placement to all involved parties.
2. Appropriate transfer of student information.
3. Limiting the number of YIC students placed in each district according to the
availability of school district personnel and facilities and services to meet the specific
needs of each YIC student.
4. Appropriate placement of students within their home school district boundaries when
feasible.
5. Appropriate placement of students that safeguards the safety and well-being of all
students;
Utah PTA Legislative Policy:
To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.
Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:
6. 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.
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:
National PTA CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION Position Statement
Promote initiatives to address racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic inequities in the juvenile justice system.
Encourage collaboration between law enforcement, the judicial system, and child welfare agencies.
Promote alternative dispute resolution techniques that provide a range of possible sanctions
