Legislative Bills

HJR001 | Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - State Board of Education

Description

General Description:

This joint resolution of the Legislature proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to modify a provision relating to the State Board of Education.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to:
eliminate the requirement that State Board of Education members be elected; and
to require that State Board of Education members be appointed as provided by statute (by the Governor).

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HJR001

Year:

2022

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 04, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2015-3 | State Board of Education

Impact on Children:

Passage of this bill will put onto the ballot a measure to stop the election of State School Board members by the public and have the Governor appoint the members of the State School Board.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA support legislation which enacts direct, nonpartisan election of State School Board members and opposes partisan election of the same body.

HJR002S02 | Joint Resolution Encouraging Discussion on the Effects of Child Sexual Abuse

Description

General Description:

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

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution:
acknowledges the widespread nature of child sexual abuse globally, nationally, and
at the state level;
▸ explains the impact of child sexual abuse on victims and communities;
▸ encourages discussion about the effects and prevalence of child sexual
▸ encourages greater study and 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:

HJR002S02

Year:

2021

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 05, 2021

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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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.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

Support measures to promote safe and healthy environments and behaviors for children to prevent suicide, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking,

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Include effective parent and family stakeholder engagement provisions in education and youth-related reauthorization bills

HJR003 | Joint Resolution Recognizing School Teachers

Description

General Description:

This resolution recognizes Utah's public school educators for their extraordinary efforts to educate students during a public health crisis.

Highlighted Provisions:

13 ▸ acknowledges the challenges educators in Utah's public schools faced in providing instruction during a public health crisis, including the challenges of remote
17 ▸ declares that curricular decisions should be made at the local level.
Recognizes National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 2, 2023
Legislature declares that curriculum choices for Utah students will continue to be made at the local school district

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HJR003

Year:

2023

Status:

House/ to Lieutenant Governor

Last Action:

Mar 13, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2011-1 | Excellence in Teaching

Impact on Children:

Utah PTA recognizes the immense contribution of teachers in helping students achieve their full potential. Teacher quality is the single most important school-based factor in student achievement and teacher morale is essential to job satisfaction in the retention of teachers when measuring public school efficacy. This Resolution recognizes the importance of Utah's teachers to our public education system.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA advocate for policies that strengthen respect and support for public education and the teaching profession.

HJR005 | Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Education Amendments

Description

General Description:

This joint resolution of the Legislature proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to modify provisions relating to education.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HJR005

Year:

2020

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 12, 2020

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2010-2 | Education Funding (retired)

Impact on Children:

1. Removes the constitutional guarantee that income tax revenues support educational funding.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

Utah PTA Resolution EDU 2010-2 Funding for Education - Resolved, That Utah PTA continue to urge the legislature to make public education revenue allocations and funding effort a high priority.

Utah PTA Resolution EDU 2010-2 Funding for Education - Resolved, That Utah PTA encourage the legislature to adequately fund critical educational needs, including but not limited to, class size reduction, teacher salaries, technology, textbooks and supplies.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

Utah PTA Legislative Priority 2019-20 #1. Support education legislation which maintains the constitutional guarantee that the Legislature shall provide for the establishment and maintenance of a public education system, which shall be open to all children of the state; and that all revenue from a tax on income shall be used to support the system of public education and higher education.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

Proposed Utah PTA Position Statement- 2020 Mass Media

Links

Utah PTA Resolution EDU 2010-2 Funding for Education

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities 2019-20

HJR007 | Joint Resolution Condemning Abusive Coaching Practices

Description

General Description:

This resolution condemns abusive coaching practices in Utah schools.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution condemns abusive coaching practices in Utah schools.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HJR007

Year:

2024

Status:

House/ to Lieutenant Governor

Last Action:

Mar 13, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2009-2 | Child Abuse and Neglect

Impact on Children:

Utah PTA unequivocally condemns all forms of child abuse.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

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.

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