National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:
Position Statement, SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMER AND REFUGEE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support additional flexibility for refugee
students throughout the enrollment and placement process, including, but not limited to,
flexibility regarding age, guardianship, and identity documentation, to ensure schools
have accurate information; additional time for obtaining final vaccinations if
compliance is likely, as refugees learn to navigate Utah’s healthcare system; and
additional flexibility in the acceptance and translation of prior educational experience
into Utah credits, ensuring each student is placed in the appropriate grades and classes.
