HB0191 | Student Graduation Attire Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses cultural and religious attire requirements worn during a high school graduation ceremony.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill:
13          ▸     defines terms; and
14          ▸     provides that students may wear recognized cultural or religious adornments during
15     a high school graduation unless the adornment substantially disrupts or materially
16     interferes with the graduation ceremony.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0191
Year: 
2023
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Steve Eliason
Republican - District 43
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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: 

Being able to honor their family and culture during graduation is of major importance to many of our students.

Commission: 
Student Leadership
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

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;

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

3. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. Support policies which will increase family and community engagement and promote local positive parental involvement across the state of Utah.