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HB0101 | Distracted Driver Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends provisions related to the use of a handheld wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0101
Year: 
2020
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 12, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Carol Spackman Moss
Democrat - District 37
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

The changes would increase the ability to enforce the law by not allowing any manual manipulation and thereby making Utah roads safer for all.

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

National PTA Resolution on Distracted Driving
Resolved, That PTA and its constituent associations support the adoption and enforcement of laws that restrict the manipulation of handheld and portable communication devices while driving;

Links
Resolution on Distracted Driving

HB0101S01 | Food Sales Tax Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill reduces the tax imposed on amounts paid or charged for food and food ingredients.

Highlighted Provisions: 

  This bill reduces the tax imposed on amounts paid or charged for food and food
10     ingredients.
11     Highlighted Provisions:
12          This bill:
13          ▸     removes the state tax imposed on amounts paid or charged for food and food
14     ingredients; and
15          ▸     makes technical and conforming changes.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0101S01
Year: 
2023
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Judy Weeks Rohner
Republican - District 30
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Oppose w/ Comment

Utah PTA does not support the combination of removing sales tax on food with removing the earmark on education funding.

Commission: 
Health

HB0102S01 | Higher Education Residency Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends higher education residency provisions.

Highlighted Provisions: 

requires an institution within the state system of higher education to grant residency status to an individual who is not a citizen of the United States but has been granted or has applied for certain immigration status.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0102S01
Year: 
2023
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 13, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Jordan D. Teuscher
Republican - District 44
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: 

Students preparing to enter higher education that are in Utah on a special visa, or have been granted refugee status or asylum, or can show that they are in the process of applying for said status and visa will be granted Utah residency tuition and benefits.

Commission: 
Community Engagement
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support additional flexibility for refugee students throughout the enrollment and placement process, including, but not limited to, flexibility regarding age, guardianship, and identity documentation, to ensure schools have accurate information; additional time for obtaining final vaccinations if compliance is likely, as refugees learn to navigate Utah’s healthcare system; and additional flexibility in the acceptance and translation of prior educational experience into Utah credits, ensuring each student is placed in the appropriate grades and classes

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

Equity in the form of equal justice, privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities in every phase of life for all children and youth, while recognizing that each child is unique with individual needs and talents.

Equal opportunity for housing, education, health care, employment, and rights under the justice system

HB0103 | Utah Intergenerational Poverty Work and Self-sufficiency Tax Credit

Description
General Description: 

This bill enacts a state earned income tax credit.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0103
Year: 
2019
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 14, 2019
Sponsor
Representative
Robert M. Spendlove
Republican - District 49
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending

Utah PTA supports this bill as long as the provision of reimbursing the education fund from the general fund remains in the bill.

Utah PTA Resolution: 
FAM 2014-1 | Intergenerational Poverty
Impact on Children: 

A Tax credit will give families experiencing intergenerational poverty more money for necessities.

Commission: 
Community Engagement
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA supports the training of school administrators, teachers, and staff to recognize and understand the unique situation and needs of families living in intergenerational poverty.

HB0103 | Student Intervention Early Warning Program

Description
General Description: 

This bill converts the student intervention early warning pilot program into an ongoing program.

Highlighted Provisions: 

12 This bill:
13▸removes a repeal date for the student intervention early warning program;
14▸removes a two-year pilot program limitation on a contract for the program

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0103
Year: 
2022
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 23, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Val L. Peterson
Republican - District 59
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support

Utah PTA supports assessing students in ways that will identify underperforming groups and help improve their performance.

Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2014-1 | Public School Accountability
Impact on Children: 

This bill supports struggling students by identifying early school failure.

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

"That Utah PTA support systems of accountability for public schools that take into account qualitative characteristics, including a welcoming environment, family engagement efforts, administrative leadership, and community collaboration; in addition to quantitative measurements, such as educator qualifications, student absenteeism, average student tested proficiency and student academic growth;"

HB0105 | Reductions to Income Tax

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends the income tax rates.

Highlighted Provisions: 

11 This bill:
12▸amends the corporate franchise and income tax rates (from 4.95% to 4.75%); and
13▸amends the individual income tax rate (from 4.95% to 4.75%).
This bill takes effect for a taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

Fiscal Note of 320 Million

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0105
Year: 
2022
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 04, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Travis M. Seegmiller
Republican - District 62
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Oppose

2022 Income Tax Position Statement: Unless specifically targeted to low socio economic classes and military families, Utah PTA opposes broad income tax reductions as these directly affect funding for education.

Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2021-1 | Education Funding (retired)
Impact on Children: 

Utah is 50th state with per pupil spending. While we have stretched our budget in admirable ways, Utah PTA recommends that Utah be in the 3rd quartile of per pupil spending before considering tax cuts. Children are shortchanged when other states consistently outspend us per pupil. Utah has a difficult time recruiting and retaining teachers. Class sizes are higher than the national average. This impacts the quality of education we can give to our students.

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA continue to urge the legislature to make public education revenue allocations and funding effort a high priority; and be it further Resolved, That Utah PTA encourage the legislature to adequately fund critical educational needs, including but not limited to, class size reduction, teacher salaries, technology, textbooks and supplies; and be it further Resolved, That Utah PTA supports the maintenance of a stable funding mechanism to support public education based on the following principles: enrollment growth; inflation; support of a K-12 education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account; funding the USBE Strategic Plan, and; the Governor’s 10-year Education Roadmap; and be it further

HB0105 | Students with Disabilities Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends a formula related to add-on weighted pupil units for students with disabilities.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill:
▸ amends a formula related to add-on weighted pupil units for students with
disabilities; and
▸ makes technical changes.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0105
Year: 
2021
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 05, 2021
Sponsor
Representative
Marsha Judkins
Republican - District 61
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2005-1 | Education of Students with Disabilities (retired)
Impact on Children: 

This bill amends the formula used to figure funding for students with disabilities.

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

That Utah PTA and its organizations continue to support the right of each student
with a disability to have access to an equal education via whatever means reasonable and necessary to specific disabilities, such as Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) and 504 Accommodation Plans, which may include transportation, therapy, special services/equipment, reasonable accommodations and other supportive services the child requires to benefit from his/her educational program;

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

General Principles for Consideration of Proposed Legislation: Prioritizing the needs of all children and youth, while adhering to fiscal responsibility in government.

HB0106S04 | Income Tax Revisions

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends income tax provisions.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill drops the Income Tax rate to 4.45%.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0106S04
Year: 
2025
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 26, 2025
Sponsor
Representative
Kay J. Christofferson
Republican - District 53
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Oppose
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding
Impact on Children: 

Lowering the Income Tax rate means that there will be fewer funds available for public education.

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

Utah PTA and its constituent associations continue to urge the legislature to make public education revenue allocations and funding effort a high priority;

HB0107S02 | Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools Incentive Program Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends the Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools Incentive Program.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0107S02
Year: 
2020
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 30, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Mike Winder
Republican - District 30
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2011-1 | Excellence in Teaching
Impact on Children: 

1.  More than two decades of research provide the connection between teacher quality and student learning.

2.  Increasing teacher salaries can improve efforts to recruit and retain quality teachers, including quality teachers in high poverty schools.

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

Utah PTA Resolution EDU 2011-1, Resolved - That Utah PTA support adequate funding for and encourage consideration of financial incentives to recruit and retain highly qualified and effective educators.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities 2019-20 #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.

Links
EDU 2011-1 Excellence in Teaching
Utah PTA Legislative Priorities 2019-20

HB0108 | Human Trafficking Revisions

Description
General Description: 

This bill clarifies that children who are engaged in commercial sex should be treated as victims.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0108
Year: 
2019
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 25, 2019
Sponsor
Representative
Angela Romero
Democrat - District 26
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending
Utah PTA Resolution: 
SAF 2016-2 | Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Impact on Children: 

This bill provides that children engaged in commercial sex or sexual solicitation should be treated as victims;
requires law enforcement officers who encounter a child engaged in commercial sex or sexual solicitation to conduct an investigation into whether the child is being trafficked;
creates a pathway for human trafficking victims to have adjudications for crimes
committed while being trafficked vacated.

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations promote and support the adoption and enforcement of laws, at all levels of government, to end the recruitment, force or involvement of a minor in conduct or violence of a sexually nature and all forms of sexual exploitation;
and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations advocate for the protection of rights of victims and support provided measures for the physical, psychological, and social recovery of victims of sexual exploitation;

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

National PTA Resolution Child Trafficking 2009

HB0109 | Universal Background Checks for Firearm Purchasers

Description
General Description: 

This bill requires a background check for all firearm sales.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0109
Year: 
2020
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 12, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Brian S. King
Democrat - District 28
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support w/ Comment

Utah PTA advocates for gun safety and violence prevention measures for the benefit and safety of children while recognizing the importance of responsible gun ownership and Second Amendment rights to the citizens of Utah.

Impact on Children: 

For nearly 30 years, National PTA has advocated for common-sense and comprehensive gun safety and violence prevention measures while preserving the lawful use of firearms for sport and personal protection.

Commission: 
Safety
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

National PTA Firearms Position Statement
Given the history and tradition of strong support for the safety and protection of children and youth, the National PTA supports federal restrictions on firearms that would require, prior to purchasing a firearm, a waiting period and background check to screen out illegal firearm purchasers such as convicted felons and drug-related offenders;

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Enact Legislation to Protect Youth, Families and Communities From Gun and Other Violence
Firearms are the second-leading cause of death for American children and teens, with nearly 1,600 children and teens dying by gun homicide every year. Congress must: 
Require a waiting period and a comprehensive background check for any individual prior to buying a firearm from both licensed and unlicensed dealers

Links
Position Statement - Firearms
National PTA's 2019-2020 Public Policy Agenda

HB0109S01 | Safe School Route Evaluations

Description
General Description: 

This bill requires a school traffic safety committee to include recommendations for infrastructure improvements in a child access routing plan.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill requires a school traffic safety committee to: submit a child access routing plan to the Department of Transportation and municipal and county highway authorities and include priority recommendations for infrastructure improvements in a child access routing plan; requires a highway authority to provide feedback on: the estimated time and cost to complete infrastructure improvements that a school traffic safety committee recommends; and infrastructure improvements the highway authority has prioritized for the following year; requires school traffic safety committees to make recommendations to the State Board of Education and the Transportation Advisory Committee for new approved bus routes.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0109S01
Year: 
2024
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 01, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Melissa G. Ballard
Republican - District 20
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

This will help ensure that our children are safe while walking to and from school.

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

RESOLVED, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage the Utah Department of Public Safety to update and review training programs for school crossing guards, as well as emphasize pedestrian safety in Drivers Education; and also urge the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) to implement a robust pedestrian safety curriculum for Utah schools; moreover, local PTAs are encouraged to take an active role in educating parents and students about pedestrian safety issues and solutions; and furthermore, encourage the Utah State Legislature and other government agencies to appropriate adequate funding specifically dedicated to safe school routes, pedestrian safety devices and technology to ensure safer street crossings;

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

CHILD PEDESTRIAN SAFETY POSITION STATEMENT

HB0110 | Alcohol Education Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill modifies provisions related to the use and oversight of the Drinking While Pregnant Prevention Media and Education Campaign Restricted Account.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill requires the Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Council to approve and oversee any drinking while pregnant prevention media and education campaign

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0110
Year: 
2022
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 23, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Jeffrey D. Stenquist
Republican - District 46
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
HEA 1998-1 | Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects in Children (retired)
Impact on Children: 

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAS/FAE) are recognized as the
leading cause of mental retardation and behavioral dysfunction in children and are
entirely preventable; it is time to re-emphasize the dangers of alcohol consumption to the unborn fetus of pregnant women.

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

That Utah PTA work to ensure that there are questions asked in prenatal health care about
use of alcohol, and that the medical community understand and work to educate people
concerning the prevention of FAS/FAE

HB0110S02 | Combined Basic Tax Rate Reduction

Description
General Description: 

This bill repeals the weighted pupil unit (WPU) value rate from the combination of property tax rates that fund public education.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill repeals the weighted pupil unit (WPU) value rate from the combination of property tax rates that fund public education. Also removes any growth funding from the TSSA.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0110S02
Year: 
2025
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 27, 2025
Sponsor
Representative
Tiara Auxier
Republican - District 4
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Oppose
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding
Impact on Children: 

Cutting the WPU will result in a direct loss of funding for schools. This will cause a loss of services for our children.

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

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations continue to urge the legislature to make public education revenue allocations and funding effort a high priority

HB0113S01 | Students with Disabilities Funding Revisions

Description
General Description: 

This bill makes changes to provisions related to funding for students with disabilities.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill:
▸ amends a formula related to add-on weighted pupil units for students with disabilities; and
▸ makes technical and conforming changes.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0113S01
Year: 
2022
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 23, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Marsha Judkins
Republican - District 61
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2005-1 | Education of Students with Disabilities (retired)
Impact on Children: 

This bill amends the formula used to figure funding for students with disabilities.

Commission: 
Education
Special Needs Specialist
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

That Utah PTA and its organizations continue to support the right of each student
with a disability to have access to an equal education via whatever means reasonable and necessary to specific disabilities, such as Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) and 504 Accommodation Plans, which may include transportation, therapy, special services/equipment, reasonable accommodations and other supportive services the child requires to benefit from his/her educational program;

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

General Principles for Consideration of Proposed Legislation: Prioritizing the needs of all children and youth, while adhering to fiscal responsibility in government.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

2. Support expedited state special education funding to support and implement IEPs for public school students with disabilities.

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

PTA Calls on Congress and the Administration to Increase Federal Investment in Public Education. The long-term success of our nation depends on quality federal investments in our education system. PTA has long advocated to ensure children have access to adequately funded public schools that improve their overall well-being and allow students to reach their fullest potential. The federal National PTA will work with the 117th Congress, the U.S. Department of Education and the Biden/Harris Administration to ensure that every child has access to a fair and equitable education.

Policies and legislation must:

 ✓ Fully fund the promised 40% of the extra cost for services provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

HB0114S02 | School Nursing Services Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends provisions related to school nursing services.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill defines "school nurse" and requires local education agencies (LEAs) to provide a minimum level of nursing services.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0114S02
Year: 
2022
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 23, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Suzanne Harrison
Democrat - District 32
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
HEA 2018-1 | School Nurses
Impact on Children: 

Passage of this bill will require LEAs to provide one school nurse for every 2,000 students; LEAs with fewer than 2,000 students to the level of services recommended by the Department of Health.

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

The Utah PTA and its constituent associations support measures that will lower the ratio of
the current student to nurse ratio;

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations will work with the Utah Department of
Health, Utah State Board of Education, and the Utah School Nurse Association to
encourage schools and school districts to ensure school nurses are available to every school to help keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

HB0114S04 | Early Learning Training and Assessment Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill provides programs and assessments to improve early learning in literacy and mathematics.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0114S04
Year: 
2020
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 28, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Steve Waldrip
Republican - District 8
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$5,000,000
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2021: to the State Board of Education - Minimum School Program - Related to Basic School Programs, as an ongoing appropriation: from the Education Fund, $3,935,000; and to the State Board of Education - MSP Categorical Program Administration, as an ongoing appropriation: from the Education Fund, $1,065,000.
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2019-1 | Best Practices in Education
Impact on Children: 

1. Teacher quality is the single most important school-based factor in student achievement.

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

Utah PTA Resolution EDU 2019-1 Best Practices in Education - Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations educate parents and community members to support practices which enhance teacher capacity.

Utah PTA Resolution EDU 2019-1 Best Practices in Education - Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage the State Legislature to prioritize education funding in the areas of teacher capacity.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

Utah PTA Legislative Priority 2019-20 #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.

Links
Resolution EDU 2011-1 Best Practices in Education
Utah PTA Legislative Priorities 2019-20

HB0116 | Student Attendance Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses school absences for mental or physical illness.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill prohibits documentation from a medical professional for an absence due to mental or physical illness.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0116
Year: 
2021
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 16, 2021
Sponsor
Representative
Adam Robertson
Republican - District 63
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2014-2 | Chronic Absenteeism (retired)
Impact on Children: 

The concept of parents being foremost responsible for their child's school attendance is good; nonetheless, parents can currently excuse a child's absence without a doctor's note.

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

That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies encourage parents and student to promote student attendance and address chronic absenteeism through incentive programs, awards, events, or awareness campaigns.

HB0116S04 | Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force

Description
General Description: 

This bill creates the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0116S04
Year: 
2020
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 28, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Angela Romero
Democrat - District 26
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$9,200
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2021: to the Legislature - Senate as a one-time appropriation: from the General Fund, $3,200; to the Legislature - House of Representatives as a one-time appropriation: from the General Fund, $3,200; to the Legislature - Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel as a one-time appropriation: from the General Fund, $2,800.
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

Among native youth, more than 60% have been recently exposed to violence in different sectors of their lives - at home, school, and within their community and 75% of those youth are more likely to become a future victims of violence or a perpetrator. A 2019 Center for Disease Control report shows that homicide is the 2nd and 3rd leading cause of death for Native American girls ages 1 to 4 and 5 to 9 respectively.

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

Resolved,That Utah PTA and its constituent associations advocate for adequate laws to protect children in all areas of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

6. Support measures to instill proven and effective prevention methods to promote healthy behaviors in children to be able to overcome the ills of society including suicide, tobacco use, vaping, underage drinking, drug abuse, sexual exploitation, bullying, and any form of addiction that is harmful to our children’s well-being.

HB0117S04 | Vaccine Reporting Requirements

Description
General Description: 

This bill implements reporting requirements for vaccine information.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill requires a vaccine provider to register with the Utah Statewide Immunization Information System (USIS) and report vaccine information and allows an individual to opt out of having vaccine information share with USIS.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0117S04
Year: 
2021
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 05, 2021
Sponsor
Representative
Raymond P. Ward
Republican - District 19
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
HEA 2011-1 | Prevention of the Spread of Communicable Diseases
Impact on Children: 

This bill will ensure the ability of a patron to secure information about whether they have already received a vaccination--date and place. It will also prevent duplication of vaccination because a record cannot be produced to show an immunization was received. Parents can still opt out of having the immunization recorded in the database.

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

That Utah PTA support legislative efforts to protect children and youth from communicable diseases through vaccinations or other prevention methods allowing for medical, religious, and personal exemptions
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