HB0137S01 | Child Placement Background Check Limits

Description
General Description: 

This bill modifies provisions relating to background checks performed and licenses issued by the Office of Licensing within the Department of Human Services.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0137S01
Year: 
2020
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 28, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Christine F Watkins
Republican - District 69
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
FAM 2018-1 | Foster Care Standards
Impact on Children: 

This is step forward to allow children to stay with family members who have a certain criminal convictions over 10 years old. Modifies the circumstances under which the Office of Licensing is required to conduct a comprehensive review of an applicant's background check.

Commission: 
Family Life
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA encourage the legislature to pass laws that will ensure that the best interests of the child be given primary emphasis in placement matters.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

2. High standards for those who work in all areas concerned with children and youth.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

Links
Utah PTA Public Policy
Utah PTA 2019-2020 Legislative Priorities