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Student Leadership

HB0149 | Student Graduation Attire Revisions

Description
General Description: 

This bill allows individuals to wear cultural attire during graduation ceremonies.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill:
12          ▸     allows all public school students to wear items of religious or cultural significance
13                  as part of their graduation attire.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0149
Year: 
2023
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Andrew Stoddard
Democrat - District 40
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.

Utah PTA Pulse Podcast

The Utah PTA Pulse Podcast is an informative podcast to help parents and PTA leaders to make every child’s potential a reality.

PTSA Student Days at the Capitol

Students:  tour the Capitol, meet local legislators, and learn about the legislative process. Meet Utah PTA Forces for Good Award winners, and learn ways to affect positive change in your community. Grades 6 - 12 are invited. 

 

2 dates to choose from: Thursday, February 8th or Tuesday, February 13th.

 

For more information or to Register

Join Student Leadership Committee

We are looking for students to be on the Utah PTA Student Leadership Committee for the 2023-24 school year. 

This is a statewide committee focused on building student leadership skills as well as hosting student leadership events.  We need students who want to build their own skills as well as foster leadership in their school communities. 

For more information or to apply  Click Here

HB0460S01 | Settlement Fund Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses the state's proceeds from certain settlement agreements related to electronic cigarette products.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill specifies that money received by the attorney general or the Department of Commerce as a result of a judgment, settlement, or compromise of claims related to the manufacture, marketing, distribution, or sale of electronic cigarette products IF the amount exceeds $1,000,000 shall be deposited into the restricted account

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0460S01
Year: 
2023
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 15, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Raymond P. Ward
Republican - District 19
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
HEA 2015-2 | Electronic Cigarettes and Utah Youth
Impact on Children: 

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)–also known as Electronic Cigarettes (E-Cigarettes), vapes, or vape pens –may contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance. Nicotine has immediate bio-chemical effects on the brain and body, is toxic in concentrated doses, and has been known to affect the youth brain disproportionately. This bill requires revenue from lawsuits over e-cigarettes  to be used for cessation and prevention programs. This is critically for our youth who have become addicted to these substances. 

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA support state and local ordinances that appropriately address regulations of ENDS products; and, be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA support the position that any revenue generated through taxation of ENDS should support tobacco cessation and prevention programs;

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

Prioritizing the needs of all children and youth, while adhering to fiscal responsibility in government.

Utah PTA Battle of the Bands

Welcome to Utah PTA Battle of the Bands.
This system is designed for parents, judges, and BoB Chairs to participate in and manage the Utah PTA Battle of the Bands Program. We are constantly making improvements, so please send feedback to kelly@utahpta.org.

 

 

We are pleased to announce the winners of the

2024 Utah PTA Battle of the Bands:

 

BANDS:

1st Place:  Riff Wood

Centennial Junior High, Kaysville, UT

 

2nd Place:  Groove Syndicate

Riverton High School

 

3rd Place:  Lake Effect

Farmington High School

 

SOLOISTS:

1st Place:  Scarlet Wittwer 

Herriman High School

 

2nd Place:  Gabrielle Boyle

Corner Canyon High School

 

3es Place: Blake Hullinger

Corner Canyon High School

 

We congratulate all of the bands and soloists who did an amazing job at the event.  

 

We extend our gratitude to our emcee, Dr. Anthony Godfrey, and our judges, Zakk Hale, Cherie Call, Rylee McDonald, Michael Lofgreen and Cason Woods, for sharing their time and expertise in helping to make our night a success.  

 

Event was sponsored by McDonalds, Salt Lake Academy of Music (SLAM), and Riverton Music.  In addition, bands have been invited to play at Draper Jam.  All the bands and soloists will be invited to perform at the Utah State Fair in September 2024. 

 

My BoB Entries

If you are a parent or student, use this section to submit and view your Battle of the Bands entries.

Submit Entry Info for parents & students

 

BoB Judges

If you are a Battle of the Bands judge, use this section to view and score Battle of the Bands entries.

Go to BoB JudgingInfo for BoB Judges

 

BoB Chairs

If you are a Battle of the Bands Specialist, use this section to manage units, judges, and entries.

Go to BoB AdminInfo for BoB Specialists

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2024 Student Leadership Conference 

Please join us at the Utah PTA Student Leadership Conference for all PTSA students and their leaders. 

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Indian Hills Middle School
1180 E Sanders Rd, Sandy, UT 84094

$10 per person, maximum of $100 per group of 20
Price includes pizza lunch.

 

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Questions? Contact Kelly Adams kelly@utahpta.org

Service Learning

Service-Learning is an educational method which engages young people in service to their communities as a means of enriching their academic learning, promoting personal growth, and helping them to develop the skills needed for productive citizenship.