SCR001 | Concurrent Resolution on Holocaust Education

Description
General Description: 

This resolution highlights the importance of Holocaust and genocide education and encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to emphasize the importance of this course of study.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This resolution highlights the importance of Holocaust and genocide education and encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to emphasize the importance of this course of study.

Bill Details
Year: 
2021
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Feb 25, 2021
Sponsor
Senator
Republican - District 28
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

Culturally responsive teaching and learning, and inclusive curricula are important in building socially competent and aware children and enhances their intellectual capability and social emotional well-being.

Commission: 
Education
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

National PTA Position Statement - Inclusive Curricula in K-12 Education
National PTA supports and advocates for inclusive K-12 curricula and multicultural resources and materials to empower students and families of all backgrounds to understand themselves more effectively in relation to others. Classrooms that celebrate diverse histories and cultures break down existing barriers and create supportive and inclusive schools that encourage students to grow and learn in the safest and most empowering spaces possible.