Legislative Bills

SB0102S03 | Wireless Communication Device Use in a Motor Vehicle

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions related to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill amends provisions related to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0102S03

Year:

2022

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 24, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

The changes would increase the ability to enforce the law by not allowing using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle and thereby making Utah roads safer for all.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

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.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA Resolution on Distracted Driving Resolved, That PTA and its constituent associations support the adoption and enforcement of laws that restrict the manipulation of handheld and portable communication devices while driving;

SB0102S07 | Public Education Reporting Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill requires certain programs be reviewed.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill establishes sunset dates and allocation of remaining funds for a list of programs. Many of these programs (ie Beverly Taylor Sorensen Arts) have a significant impact on students. Some study needs to be done to better understand how to sunset the programs without causing a significant loss to educational offerings for students.

Sub 4 of this bill still contains wording that could cost public education $270 million in professional staff funding.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0102S07

Year:

2025

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 25, 2025

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose w/ Comment

While Utah PTA supports efforts to increase more flexible funding allocations, elimination of existing program funding needs to be approached very carefully. Some of the programs that will sunset with this bill provide significant educational offerings that are needed for students. Sunsetting the programs without careful consideration could mean the loss of these offerings. One program is for professional staff funding which provides significant dollars to teacher salaries, the loss of that funding will be catastrophic to teacher compensation.

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding

Impact on Children:

Elimination of existing program funding needs to be approached very carefully. Some of the programs that will sunset with this bill provide significant educational offerings that are needed for students. Sunsetting the programs without careful consideration could mean the loss of these offerings.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage the legislature to adequately fund critical educational needs, including but not limited to, class size reduction, teacher salaries, technology, programs, supplies, and evidenced-based practices thathave an impact on student achievement

SB0103S04 | Victim Targeting Penalty Enhancements

Description

General Description:

This bill enacts provisions relating to sentencing for a criminal offense committed against a victim who is selected because of certain personal attributes.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0103S04

Year:

2019

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Apr 02, 2019

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Commission:

Community Engagement

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, physical and academic ability, and sexual orientation;

Links

National PTA Position Statement - Citizenship and Equality

SB0103S02 | Student Graduation Attire Modifications

Description

General Description:

This bill allows individuals to wear cultural attire during graduation ceremonies.

Highlighted Provisions:

Students may wear recognized cultural & religious attire during graduation.
HB 149 & SB 103 include rules on how an LEA can determine if something is "recognized."
SB 103 also includes a line referencing that it includes not limiting the right for students to wear tribal regalia, which is what was included in HB 30 in 2022.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0103S02

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 17, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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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:

Allows graduating students to honor their family and culture during high school graduation.

Commission:

Student Leadership

SB0103 | Special Education Licensing Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill makes changes to licensing requirements for directors of special education at charter schools.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill makes changes to licensing requirements for directors of special education at charter schools. This bill requires a director of special education at a charter school to hold an appropriate license issued by the State Board of Education.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0103

Year:

2022

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 23, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2005-1 | Education of Students with Disabilities (retired)

Impact on Children:

Charter school students who receive special education services and their families will greatly benefit by having a Special Education director who is appropriately trained and licensed in this field.

Commission:

Education

Special Needs Specialist

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, that Utah PTA and its organizations support education policies and legislation that will improve advocacy and parental education within the public school system to benefit children with special needs.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

General Principles for Consideration of Proposed Legislation:
High standards for those who work in all areas concerned with children and youth.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

Support expedited state special education funding to support and implement IEPs for public school students with disabilities.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

PTA believes that all children have the right to a quality public education, which allows each child the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

PTA firmly believes that all students—including students from historically marginalized populations—have the right to a quality, equitable education in a safe, supportive and inclusive school.

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