SB0021S01 | Education Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends provisions regarding requirements on the Utah State Board of Education and programs that the Utah State Board of Education administers.

Bill Details
Year: 
2020
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 30, 2020
Sponsor
Senator
Democrat - District 8
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

1.  Students who attend afterschool programs have increased academic performance.

2.  Students who attend afterschool programs have additional support for homework completion.

Commission: 
Education
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Utah PTA Resolution EDU 2015-2 Support for Community Schools - Resolved, The Utah PTA urge state legislators to facilitate implementation of community schools to provide services for the whole child and the families in each school community.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

Utah PTA 2020 Legislative Priority #4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

Utah PTA 2020 Legislative Priority #7. Support legislation, funding, and community partnerships that provide programs and resources to strengthen families and children’s social and emotional well being through affordable housing, homelessness initiatives, education, and parenting skills, and juvenile justice reforms