HB0218S01 | Digital Skills Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill changes the requirements for the existing grades 7 and 8 required digital course.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Creating a digital literacy class for graduation. This would better educate students on digital technology and its impact on them for their future

Bill Details
Year: 
2026
Status: 
House/ to Governor
Last Action: 
Mar 12, 2026
Sponsor
Representative
Republican - District 44
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

This would better educate students on digital technology and its impact on them for their future

Better preparedness for digital life and future careers More awareness about online safety and responsible tech use

Commission: 
Digital Wellness Specialist
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

National PTA

That National PTA encourage local units and councils to contact and work jointly with their local pediatricians in an effort to develop the media and digital literacy, digital wellness and digital citizenship skills of children and youth, educators and families, to help children and youth act safely, responsibly and thoughtfully online and to connect families with tools, research, and support to help navigate digital environments and be successful online; and be it further Resolved, That the National PTA encourage local units to collaborate with schools and community partners on efforts to ensure a safe, inclusive and positive digital experience for all children, youth and families, fostering learning and healthy lifestyles and ensuring they are equipped with the technological literacy and access to thrive in an increasingly digital world.