What changed in the New Test To Stay Bill? HB183, sponsored by Rep. Jordan Teuscher, R-South Jordan, suspends the test to stay requirement but leaves open the possibility of its use in the future if, in consultation with the Utah Department of Health, top state leaders jointly determine “that a variant of COVID-19 currently affecting the public education system is of a type that testing and isolation under a test to stay program would be effective in mitigating the harmful public health effects of the variant.” The legislation also creates another process for schools that want to pivot to online learning because they believe the risks related to in-person instruction temporarily outweigh the value of in-person instruction. In that case, a local school boards or charter school board would submit a request to the governor, Senate president, House speaker and the state superintendent of public instruction. The application must include a specific time frame and the district’s or charter school’s plan to return to in-person learning. The four state leaders will confer and approve, or approve with modifications, the request, according to the bill. It changed the 14 day case count to incubation period of the virus wich is currently 5 days. We see this as a positive step. Our State Legislators have made in-person learning a huge priority. They made unmasking kids for better learning their priority and just overturned county mask mandates. This bill is another step to ensure children have their constitutional right to a quality education. School districts (like SLC) who have historically chosen not to prioritize in person learning can’t just shut down their schools. They have to prove the need. Remote learning is not equal to in-person learning. The legislature knows this and wants to keep schools open. 
Update on HB0079 from Representative Ballard below.
“HJR1 and HB79 were both numbered for the 2022 Legislative Session for the express purpose of spurring on continued dialogue amongst the public in Utah regarding Partisan State School Board elections. This legislation will NOT be voted on this year or taken to 2022 legislative committees. For an answer to authority and education governance questions, watch for 2022 legislation titled “Changes to Education Governance.” It gives parents more rights and clarifies the process they can utilize when they have concerns or problems to be addressed, including clarifying how they can appeal decisions at the local and state levels. In November 2022, the public will again vote for state school board members in a partisan race. These are good questions for an ongoing discussion about an important topic. -Representative Melissa Ballard” 
SB114 Bill Highlights
Bill Description
There has been quite a bit of misinformation circulated about this bill falsely saying that it would adversely impact teachers. This bill does not apply to teachers or classrooms. It only applies to the curriculum adoption process at the district level. It does not create any addition work for teachers, nor does it have anything to do with teachers posting their individual curriculum for inspection. If you believe parents should be included in the curriculum review process, email or text your Representatives and tell them to "Vote Yes on SB 114". Let them know you are their constituent and that you want to see curriculum before it is adopted by the school district.
****Salt Lake County Parents: The County Council is holding an emergency meeting tomorrow to discuss ending the mask mandate issued by the Health Department.*****
Please email, text, or call to give your input. Be kind and concise. Explain that you are a constituent and how you want them to vote and why you want them to vote that way. If you want them to end the mandate you can use a subject line that says something like, "Please vote to end the mask mandate." Salt Lake County Council Representatives: Steve DeBry [email protected] (385) 468-7458 Laurie Stringham [email protected] (385) 468-7451 Richard Snelgrove [email protected] (385) 468-7452 Jim Bradley [email protected] (385) 468-7453 Arlyn Bradshaw [email protected] (385) 468-7454 David Alvord [email protected] (385) 468-7455 Aimee Winder Newton [email protected] (385) 468-7456 Ann Granato [email protected] (385) 468-7457 Dea Theodore [email protected] (385) 468-7459 **Utah Parents United OFFICIAL CALL TO ACTION** PLEASE SHARE
Share, Share, Share this!!!! Salt Lake County Health Department issues a mask mandate for Salt Lake County effective tonight.. kslnewsradio.com/1962288 This will affect all schools in Salt Lake County school districts: Canyons, Granite, Murray, Jordan and Salt Lake City. Everyone needs to text, email or call their Salt Lake County Council Representative to tell them to overturn the order IMMEDIATELY! Salt Lake County Council Representatives: Steve DeBry [email protected] (385) 468-7458 Laurie Stringham [email protected] (385) 468-7451 Richard Snelgrove [email protected] (385) 468-7452 Jim Bradley [email protected] (385) 468-7453 Arlyn Bradshaw [email protected] (385) 468-7454 David Alvord [email protected] (385) 468-7455 Aimee Winder Newton [email protected] (385) 468-7456 Ann Granato [email protected] (385) 468-7457 Dea Theodore [email protected] (385) 468-7459 |
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