Legislative Bills

HCR006 | Concurrent Resolution Designating May 5 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Lgbt+ Awareness Day

Description

General Description:

This concurrent resolution designates May 5 as "Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and LGBT+ Awareness Day."

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR006

Year:

2019

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 25, 2019

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2009-2 | Child Abuse and Neglect

Impact on Children:

Children benefit when society increases awareness of the effects of abuse, neglect, and maltreatment.

Commission:

Community Engagement

Resolutions

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.

HCR009 | Concurrent Resolution Celebrating Utah's History of Welcoming Refugees

Description

General Description:

This resolution celebrates Utah's rich history as a welcoming state for individuals fleeing persecution.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution celebrates Utah's history of welcoming refugees.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR009

Year:

2024

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Feb 28, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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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:

This resolution lets families and refugee children know that we support and value them. A home is one of the most important things a person can have. And this resolution shows that we support refugees coming to Utah to make a home. This bill also supports local governments and communities in supporting refugees as they resettle their lives, including providing them with education.

Commission:

Family Life

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, 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.

HCR010 | Concurrent Resolution Regarding the Pledge of Allegiance in Schools

Description

General Description:

This resolution emphasizes the inspired ideas, principles, and values espoused in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Highlighted Provisions:

The Legislature of the State of Utah, the Governor concurring therein, directs that the State Board of Education remind all LEAs of the obligation under statute and to take sufficient measures in ensuring that the Pledge of Allegiance is recited in every Utah classroom at the beginning of every school day.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR010

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 14, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

IND 2022-1 | Character Development Through Civics Education

Impact on Children:

Teachers are to be reminded to recite the pledge of allegiance in the classroom during every school day.

Commission:

Community Engagement

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations promote character development through civic education and the development of civic disposition by encouraging families to provide opportunities for students to discuss current events and civic issues in their home, participate in service and community outreach projects, and to engage civilly and respectfully in the community

HCR014 | Concurrent Resolution Encouraging High Expectations for Students with Disabilities

Description

General Description:

This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor encourages high expectations for students with disabilities.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR014

Year:

2019

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 21, 2019

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2017-1 | High Expectations for Students with Disabilities (retired)

Impact on Children:

High expectations for all students help develop an understanding that students with disabilities are first and foremost general education students. Time in general education settings often leaders to fewer absences, less disruptive behavior, and better outcomes after high school, and having students with disabilities in the general education setting also leads to new learning opportunities for students without disabilities.

Commission:

Education

Resolutions

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage all stakeholders in the educational system - teachers (both general and special education), students, parents, administrators, and members of the community - to have and maintain high expectations for all students including students with disabilities, including high expectations by the students themselves;

HCR014 | Concurrent Resolution Honoring the 104th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters

Description

General Description:

This resolution honors the League of Women Voters.

Highlighted Provisions:

Recognizes the League of Women Voters on their 104th anniversary as an important civic organization; and
recognizes the league's history of civic engagement

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR014

Year:

2024

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Commission:

Individual Development

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT: Support programs and policies that promote constructive civic engagement and citizenship, positive character development, and strengthen individual students.

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