Legislative Bills

SB0122 | Youth Apprenticeship Governance Structure Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill creates a youth apprenticeship governance study.

Highlighted Provisions:

Creates a youth apprenticeship governance study for maximizing efficiencies and expanding youth apprenticeship opportunities for students.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0122

Year:

2024

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 20, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Commission:

Student Leadership

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

National Career and Technical Position Statement

National PTA recommends an investment in educating the public regarding recent changes in the scope and nature of CTE programs, including registered apprenticeship and pre- apprenticeship programs and the benefits of CTE for students at all levels of academic achievement, as well as for the general public.

SB0123S02 | Privacy and Cybersecurity Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill modifies provisions related to the Utah Cyber Center.

Highlighted Provisions:

By including local education agencies in statewide cybersecurity planning, the bill aims to strengthen the security of school systems and education technology platforms.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0123S02

Year:

2026

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 17, 2026

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

Schools often hold students’ personal information (like names, addresses, grades, test results, and health data), so improved cybersecurity could help protect that sensitive data from breaches that could affect families. This can reduce risks such as identity theft or misuse of student information.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA supports the ability of families and students to have reasonable control over the collection, warehousing and use of electronic student data, while also supporting the need for research and data analysis to improve student learning outcomes, instructional design and remedial supports. Additionally, National PTA supports current federal law (COPPA) that requires direct notice to parents and parental consent before an operator collects personally identifiable information and that privacy policies must be clear and accessible to families.

SB0124S02 | Child Welfare Modifications

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses protective custody warrants and child safety warrants relating to child welfare.

Highlighted Provisions:

Makes juvenile courts able to issue warrants to search a child's home, examine a child or interview a child if there is suspected abuse or there is evidence that the child's safety or health are at risk.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0124S02

Year:

2026

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 06, 2026

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2009-2 | Child Abuse and Neglect

Impact on Children:

Helps protect children from abuse

Commission:

Family Life

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

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

SB0127S01 | Early Literacy Outcomes Improvement

Description

General Description:

This bill amends, enhances, and aligns strategies to improve early literacy outcomes in kindergarten through grade 3.

Highlighted Provisions:

A comprehensive program targeted to improving early literacy outcomes. This involves professional training for local schools, research and resources from higher education, community partnerships, and grants to provide training for teachers, principals and specialists.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0127S01

Year:

2022

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 23, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2019-2 | Support for Quality Literacy Education

Impact on Children:

This is a focused, evidence-based system to help increase literacy in K-3. Reading on level in 3rd grade has been linked to higher graduation rates, leading to a better chance at making every child's potential a reality.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support teacher development programs that
prepare teachers with a firm understanding of how young students develop literacy skills,
along with proven strategies to ensure reading proficiency and engage families as partners;

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

3. Support public education funding for high quality part and optional full day kindergarten, as well as other early childhood opportunities to adequately prepare our students to be successful learners.

SB0128S03 | Child Welfare Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill makes amendments to child welfare provisions.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0128S03

Year:

2019

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 26, 2019

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2009-2 | Child Abuse and Neglect

Impact on Children:

This bill updates information and language to better protect children in aspects of child welfare. It better defines policies and rules, including "threatened harm" to protect children and families.

Commission:

Family Life

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

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

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