CALL TO ACTIONEmail the House Government Operations Committee Members about HB209
HB209 Bill HighlightsWe are currently witnessing encroachment of the Federal Government into the Utah Education System. When Utah takes grant money from the Federal Government, the Federal Government then has control over how that money is used and starts to dictate what our teachers teach through that money. This bill would also "create the Federal Program Reserve Account to augment or replace federal funding that is rejected by the Legislature" to help make Utah self-reliant, allowing Utah to continue to teach its own curriculum and run its own programs without relying on Federal Money.
HB209 ensures that the powers of the state are not overrun by the federal government. Federal money has strings attached and we need someone to watch when that funding violates Utah law, so we can reject it. Call to Action!Email the House Government Operations Committee Members about HB209HB209 is in Committee Tuesday, February 22 at 8:00am
House Building - Room 30 (see map)
Bill Decription:This Bill creates a position to help parents and teachers who need help advocating for the needs of their children and students. This "Ombudsman" is a legal expert who can help parents navigate Utah Code and understand what the appropriate course of action is, or what help is needed given their situation.
This Ombudsman will also make "recommendations to eliminate barriers and obstacles to meaningful parent and community involvement in public education." CALL TO ACTION
House Government Operations Committee Members:Cory Maloy, Chair 801-477-0019 [email protected] Norman Thurston, Vice Chair 801-477-5348 [email protected] Walt Brooks 435-817-3530 [email protected] Jennifer Dailey Provost 385-321-7827 [email protected] Phil Lyman 435-459-2800[email protected] Michael Peterson 435-770-6925 [email protected] Val Peterson 801-224-4473 [email protected] Candice Pierucci 385-414-1488 [email protected] Stephanie Pitcher 385-272-8032 [email protected] Steve Waldrip 801-389-9329 [email protected] Douglas Welton 385-999-0403 [email protected]
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HB331 Bill Highlights
Description
Every Utah student is unique, and every student deserves an education that will prepare them for a bright future.
The Utah Hope Scholarship would allow every student to access the school, services, and tools that best meet their individual learning needs. Families would be able to apply scholarship funds ($3,000 – $8,000 depending on income) towards educational expenses such as homeschool costs, tutoring, education pods, online programs, private schools, etc. The past two years have shown us Utah students need more options. The Utah Hope Scholarship will ensure that every kid regardless of income or zip code can get the quality education he/she deserves. Utah Parents United supports HB331 and believes that parents are the primary stakeholders when it comes to their child education. The Hope Scholarship allows parents the freedom to take charge of their child's education by giving them expanded education options that will best support the unique needs of their child. Text BILLS2022 to 53445 to receive text updates on HB0331
CALL TO ACTIONEMAIL THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE
HB60 will be heard Monday, Feb 28 at 8:30AM [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ***If you are a constituent of one of the members, please say so in your email.
***Always be professional and factual in your communications. HB60 Highlights
HB60 DescriptionEarlier this year, we asked parents what voting issues were most important to them. Out of 3,482 responses these were the results. Parents made it clear that they do not want vaccine mandates. HB60 would ensure that Utah families could remain free from vaccine mandates and any type of vaccine passport system.
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SB157 Highlights
- Puts parental rights above any other consideration when it comes to education
- Reasserts that the parents are the primary educators of their child as stated in the State Constitution.
- Recognizes and exercises state sovereignty in public education
- Grants parents the right to opt out or withdraw their children from objectionable matters and materials
Description
SB157 "puts parental rights above any other consideration when it comes to education” Sounds about right to us.
This bill reasserts that the parents are the primary educators of their child as stated in the State Constitution. We welcome legislation that reinforces parental rights, holds education bodies accountable to State law, and untangles Utah from Federal regulation.
Contact your representative to let them know your thoughts.
This bill reasserts that the parents are the primary educators of their child as stated in the State Constitution. We welcome legislation that reinforces parental rights, holds education bodies accountable to State law, and untangles Utah from Federal regulation.
Contact your representative to let them know your thoughts.
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SB157 |
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John Johnson |
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Paid for by Utah Parents United
 | Many school districts across the state of Utah do not allow reasonable time for parents to give public comment at school board meetings and some school districts do not allow for public comment at all. When asked for an increase in public comment time, Davis School District actually reduced the total amount of time allotted for public comment and eliminated public comment from some meetings altogether. |
If you believe school boards should be required to allow for reasonable public comment time during school board meetings, please let your Legislators know!
Be respectful and kind. Talk about policy, not people. Talk about any personal experiences you've had in being denied the opportunity to give public comment during a school board meeting.
Be respectful and kind. Talk about policy, not people. Talk about any personal experiences you've had in being denied the opportunity to give public comment during a school board meeting.
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HB183 |
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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.” |
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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.
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HB0079 |
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Proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to allow the governor to appoint board members to the State School Board. Currently the board members are elected by their constituents. |
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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”
“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”
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