National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:
RESOLVED, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations prompt parental and local PTA engagement in reviewing and providing input pedestrian safety for each school’s Safe Neighbor Access Program (SNAP) Plan, and encourage parent involvement in school safety committees and community councils, collaborate with government agencies; and urge local governments torigorously enforce speed limits in the vicinity of school routes
Utah PTA Legislative Policy:
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.
Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:
Support funding to strengthen school safety and security measures, to ensure a physical, academic, social, and emotional safe school community for all
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:
School safety is a critical priority for all parents, educators, students and community members. Students and educators have a right to attend schools that are safe and conducive to learning and achievement, yet schools often experience critical incidents such as suicide, natural disasters or a mass casualty event that can have a devastating impact and long-term harm on whole school communities. PTA believes efforts to address school and community safety must involve all stakeholders, especially students, parents and families and urges consideration of a variety of factors including the physical and psychological safety of students while maintaining a positive school climate for all children to learn, grow and reach their potential.
