Legislative Bills

HCR003S02 | Concurrent Resolution Regarding Native American Mascots and Equality in Public Schools

Description

General Description:

This resolution recognizes the harm done by using Native American mascots, encourages schools in the public education system to consider retiring those mascots, and encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to provide instruction in Native American culture and history.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill recognizes that using Native American names, imagery, symbols, and regalia as school mascots wrongfully characterizes and causes harm to Native Americans; explains the harmful effects that using these mascots creates in the education and development of all students, including the contribution to high rates of school drop out and death by suicide among Native American youth; encourages school leaders to engage with Native American communities to develop processes for retiring these mascots; and encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to include instruction on the history, culture, and traditions of Native Americans in school curriculum.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR003S02

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

Local Issue

Impact on Children:

Part of Utah PTA’s mission is to engage the public in united and equitable efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth. This bill may help promote the well being of Native American children and youth.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA Position Statement - Addressing Systemic or Institutional Racism
National PTA believes that it is our duty to disrupt the systems that propagate institutional racism. We call upon our PTA members to listen, educate and advocate to demand meaningful change to end institutional racism.

HCR004 | Concurrent Resolution Supporting Utah's Every Kid Outdoors Initiative

Description

General Description:

This concurrent resolution expresses support for Utah's Every Kid Outdoors Initiative.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR004

Year:

2019

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 27, 2019

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 2017-1 | Nutrition and Exercise

Impact on Children:

Healthier kids are happier kids which in turn help with academic performance.

Commission:

Health

Resolutions

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage all children and adults to increase their daily intake of fruit and vegetables and increase daily physical activity to 30-60 minutes; and be it further

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/ptas-positions/Individual-Position-Sta...

HCR005 | Concurrent Resolution to Protect the next Generation from the Harms of Pornography

Description

General Description:

This resolution recognizes the negative impacts of pornography on the brain.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill: modifies certain exemptions for liability for entities for a cause of action for injury of a minor by pornographic material; changes provisions of the safe harbor protections for liability for a cause of action for injury of a minor by pornographic material; clarifies who must give a warning of the harmful impact of exposing pornographic material to a minor.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR005

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

Utah PTA Resolution:

SAF 2016-3 | Impact of Pornography on Youth

Impact on Children:

The bill amends regulations on distributing pornographic material to protect minors. It specifies responsibilities for issuing warnings, modifies liability exemptions and safe harbor protections, defines explicit warning requirements, and introduces penalties of up to $2,500 per violation.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support the adoption and enforcement of laws, at all levels of government, to include appropriate penalties for predators who purposely distribute pornographic material to minors and that will curtail the production, distribution and exhibition of materials which depict ,in an explicit manner, intimate and sexual conduct and violence of a sexually-oriented nature.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

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

HCR006 | Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Covid-19 Efforts

Description

General Description:

This concurrent resolution recognizes and thanks the individuals who provide accurate data and information to the Legislature, the Governor, and Utah citizens in relation to the spread of COVID-19.

Highlighted Provisions:

This concurrent resolution recognizes and thanks the individuals who provide accurate data and information to the Legislature, the Governor, and Utah citizens in relation to the spread of COVID-19.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR006

Year:

2021

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Feb 15, 2021

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 2011-1 | Prevention of the Spread of Communicable Diseases

Impact on Children:

This concurrent resolution expresses thanks to those who have provided accurate information to Utah citizens in relation to the spread of COVID-19 so that parents, teachers, and others are able to make the best decisions for the safety of our children and the other residents of the State.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA support legislation and programs to educate parents on the importance of having their children properly and fully immunized against serious, vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of preventing their spread.

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.

HCR006S01 | Concurrent Resolution Regarding Mental Health Support in Schools

Description

General Description:

This resolution recognizes the crucial contributions of school nurses, psychologists, social workers, and counselors in Utah schools.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution brings awareness to the inadequate funding streams and the issue of not having enough mental health professionals to meet the needs of Utah's students. It creates staffing formulas and commits to exploring legislative options for increase funding in the future.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HCR006S01

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:

HEA 2020-1 | Emotional/Mental Health and Well-Being

Impact on Children:

Mental health is a top concern of parents in Utah. We see an increased need of school-based mental health professionals to help meet the needs of the children of Utah.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constitution associations support increased education and awareness campaigns to share evidence-based mental health knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders to students, families, and communities; and provide early intervention and prevention programs; and, help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

That Utah PTA support collaborative efforts between the home, school, private physicians, and community resource agencies to create mental health support networks for families, to recognize the prevalence and need for recognition of mental health illnesses and associated diagnosis and treatment, and to increase the number of psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and mental health professionals to provide adequate services for those needing help;

That Utah PTA advocate for funding and legislation for integrated home and classroom intervention programs; continued research and clinical trials of treatment medications to support children and youth; and support insurance parity for mental illness;

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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