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HB0533 | Small School District Scale of Operations Formula

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends the formula for necessarily existent small schools funding.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill amends the formula for necessarily existent small schools funding

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0533
Year: 
2024
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 01, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Karen M. Peterson
Republican - District 13
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support w/ Comment

Utah PTA is supportive of an increase in funding for Necessarily Existent Small Schools and a better funding path for rural students is highly desirable. However, we urge legislators to be very careful that the allocation does not damage any individual schools so that the needs of their students will continue to be met.

Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding
Impact on Children: 

Necessarily Existent Small Schools (NESS) is a program that serves a vital need in our state. Additional funding is given to schools that are desperately needed but do not have the student population to support a school without additional resources. Providing a better funding path for these students is highly desirable, and PTA supports resources being provided to make these schools possible.

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage the legislature to adequately fund critical educational needs

HB0535S01 | Water Conservation Modifications

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses a study concerning water conservation.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill requires the Great Salt Lake commissioner to conduct a study concerning municipal water;

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0535S01
Year: 
2024
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 01, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Mike L. Kohler
Republican - District 59
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

This bill would encourage a study to be done about the health of the Great Salt Lake and drinking water that is available to our 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 

Resolved, Utah PTA is committed to supporting policies that encourage efficient water management and promoting water conservation practices in our communities, (including educating children and families about responsible water usage);

HB0536 | Student Drug Possession Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses public education discipline policies related to the possession or use of tobacco, electronic cigarette, or nicotine products.

Highlighted Provisions: 

"This bill:
-requires a local education agency (LEA) to amend the LEA's conduct and discipline policies to address the possession or use of certain tobacco or nicotine products
-allows a school to issue a citation to a student who possesses a tobacco product, an electronic cigarette product, or a nicotine product on school property

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0536
Year: 
2023
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Douglas R. Welton
Republican - District 65
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
HEA 2015-2 | Electronic Cigarettes and Utah Youth
Impact on Children: 

Allows LEAs to put in place policies to better enforce unlawful use of e-cigarettes on school grounds

Commission: 
Student Leadership
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

work in collaboration with state and local health departments, school boards, school districts, and other agencies to educate youth, parents, communities, and local elected officials on the dangers of ENDS products

HB0541 | Child Care Grants Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill requires the Office of Child Care to offer grants within available funds to child care providers.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill requires the Office of Child Care to provide grants, within available funds, to child care providers; requires the Office of Child Care to make an annual report; extends a sunset date; and makes technical changes.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0541
Year: 
2024
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 01, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Andrew Stoddard
Democrat - District 40
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$240,000,000
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2025: to Department of Workforce Services - Office of Child Care as a one-time appropriation: from the General Fund, One-time, $240,000,000
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
FAM 2009-1 | Early Childhood
Impact on Children: 

This bill allows child care providers to apply for grants that support our child care providers. We know that quality child care providers are necessary. Many parents need access to child care and we know these people are instrumental in our children's lives. We support more access to quality child care providers.

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies advocate for policies and funding to improve early childhood services throughout the state.

HB0543 | Income Tax Modifications

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends income tax provisions.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill creates individual income tax brackets with higher rates for higher incomes

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0543
Year: 
2024
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 01, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Brian S. King
Democrat - District 23
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding
Impact on Children: 

This would increase income tax funds, and would make more funding available for education.

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

Resolved, 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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