HB0189 | Public Education Course Grade Requirements

Description
General Description: 

This bill prohibits a local education agency (LEA) from requiring student attendance at an off-campus event.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Prohibits LEAs from requiring participation in an off-campus event as part of a grade.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0189
Year: 
2025
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 07, 2025
Sponsor
Representative
Ariel Defay
Republican - District 15
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Local Issue
Impact on Children: 

Requirements for course grades should not be set by the legislature. This is a decision that should be made by the teacher in the classroom, or possibly at the LEA level.

Commission: 
Education
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

EDUCATION. Support an adequately funded public school system by funding a 3% Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU) increase over and above growth and inflation; implement policies to increase proficiency levels by improving attendance, reducing class sizes, and supporting teachers; increase academic excellence for all Utah students; and prioritize local control to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and individual schools.