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HB6004 | School Emergency Drills Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill makes changes to the State Fire Code related to emergency evacuation drill requirements for certain educational facilities during the 2020-2021 school year.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB6004
Year: 
2020
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Aug 31, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Carol Spackman Moss
Democrat - District 34
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Commission: 
Safety

HCR001 | Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Discussion about Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse

Description
General Description: 

This concurrent resolution encourages discussion about the effects and prevention of child sexual abuse.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This resolution:
14          ▸     acknowledges the widespread nature of child sexual abuse in Utah;
15          ▸     explains the impact of child sexual abuse on survivors and communities;
16          ▸     encourages discussion about the effects and prevalence of child sexual abuse; and
17          ▸     encourages discussion about ways in which the government, communities, and
18     citizens of Utah can prevent child sexual abuse and support those affected.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HCR001
Year: 
2023
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Andrew Stoddard
Democrat - District 40
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
FAM 2009-2 | Child Abuse and Neglect
Impact on Children: 

We must reduce the number of children who are sexually abused. This bill will help us move forward in that goal.

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations collaborate with schools and community organizations to increase awareness of the problem of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation land to help educate families, children, and educators about the causes of and strategies to prevent abuse; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support prevention and intervention programs that teach positive parenting skills, coping strategies for caretakers, and appropriate response techniques for children; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations advocate for adequate laws to protect children in all areas of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation.

HCR002 | Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Discussion about Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse

Description
General Description: 

This concurrent resolution encourages discussion about the effects and prevention of child sexual abuse.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This resolution:
acknowledges the widespread nature of child sexual abuse in Utah;
explains the impact of child sexual abuse on survivors and communities;
encourages discussion about the effects and prevalence of child sexual abuse; and
encourages discussion about ways in which the government, communities, and
citizens of Utah can prevent child sexual abuse and support those affected.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HCR002
Year: 
2022
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 04, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Andrew Stoddard
Democrat - District 44
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
SAF 2016-2 | Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Impact on Children: 

Childhood sexual abuse infringes on the basic rights of human beings. The nature and dynamics of sexual abuse and sexually abusive relationships are often traumatic. When sexual abuse occurs in childhood it can hinder normal social growth and be a cause of many different psychosocial problems. This joint resolution encourages greater study and open discussion about the effects and prevalence of child sexual abuse

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

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. Prioritizing the needs of all children and youth, while adhering to fiscal responsibility in government.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

National PTA Resolution: RESPONSE TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
AFFECTING STUDENTS

Resolved, That National PTA and its constituent associations collaborate with school administrations, institutions of higher learning, and community partners to ensure that every school:

Provides support services for victims of sexual harassment and sexual violence, and
Presents awareness and prevention programs that address sexual harassment and sexual violence affecting students, and
Includes training on the responsibilities of educational institutions, as well as the rights of sexual violence and sexual harassment victims under Title IX and other laws and regulations.

HCR003 | Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Consideration of a Later Start Time for High School

Description
General Description: 

This concurrent resolution encourages school districts and charter schools to consider the possible benefits and consequences of a later start to the school day for high schools.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HCR003
Year: 
2020
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 24, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Suzanne Harrison
Democrat - District 32
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support w/ Comment

Utah PTA appreciates the opportunity this Resolution gives us to begin the discussion regarding healthy sleep requirements of our adolescent children. We also recognize that each of our LEAs will need the local control to do what’s best for families, employees and resources regarding scheduling. 

Impact on Children: 

Natural sleep rhythms change as children grow into adolescence, such that adolescents require an increased amount of sleep, have difficulty falling asleep before 11:00 PM, and function optimally if permitted to remain asleep until 8:00 AM or later; and Studies have demonstrated that the duration of sleep is positively correlated with academic outcomes for secondary school students;

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

National PTA Resolution on Healthy Sleep for Adolescents

Resolved, That National PTA and its constituent associations encourage local stakeholders, policymakers and appropriate national organizations to collaborate in order to develop solutions and policies which provide opportunities for sufficient, quality sleep for teens reflective of their local community;

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

HCR003 | Concurrent Resolution Regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material

Description
General Description: 

This resolution declares child sexual abuse material to be at odds with the standards of the people of Utah.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This resolution: discusses the increased proliferation of child sexual abuse material on the Internet; outlines how emerging technologies contribute to the proliferation of these heinous materials; describes the damages caused by child sexual abuse material; and declares child sexual abuse material, no matter how it is produced, to be at odds with the standards of the people of Utah.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HCR003
Year: 
2024
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Feb 28, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Brady Brammer
Republican - District 54
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
SAF 2016-2 | Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Impact on Children: 

This resolution focuses on the increasing issue of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the internet, particularly its creation through artificial intelligence (AI). It states that CSAM, regardless of its production method, is against Utah's societal values. The resolution also emphasizes the state's commitment to combat the use of AI in spreading CSAM, asserting that there is no value or justification for such material

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage and call for members, policy makers, schools and community organizations to actively raise awareness and to address those conditions and situations that contribute to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations work with policy makers in government, non-government, school and community organizations to raise awareness of the effects of prolonged and increased exposure to sexually explicit materials,

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
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