CALL TO ACTIONEMAIL THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE
HB60 will be heard Monday, Feb 28 at 8:30AM dmccay@le.utah.gov
curt@cbramble.com kcullimore@le.utah.gov lfillmore@le.utah.gov wharper@le.utah.gov dipson@le.utah.gov cwilson@le.utah.gov gdavis@le.utah.gov lescamilla@le.utah.gov ***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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HB60 |
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https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/HB0060.html |
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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 |
Bill Sponsor |
John Johnson |
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Final Result |
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 |
Bill Description: |
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 |
Description |
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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HJR4 |
Bill Sponsor: |
Ken Ivory |
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PROPOSAL TO AMEND UTAH CONSTITUTION - LEGISLATIVE POWER RELATING TO CIVIL ACTION FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. If passed, issue will be put on the November Ballot for Utahns to vote on. |
SB114 Bill Highlights
- Requires local school boards and charter school governing boards to come up with a district level curriculum adoption process that involves parents.
- School board must have a 30 day public review period of all new curriculum. After review period, the school board or charter school governing board, must hold a public hearing before adopting the curriculum into use.
Bill Description
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SB 114 would require a school district to involve parents in the review of recommended materials and curriculum at the district level. This does not apply to individual teachers or classrooms. This only applies to the adoption of district wide curriculum. It would also require school districts to make the recommended curriculum available for review for 30 calendar days to allow for public review.
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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.
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.
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SB0114 |
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****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
SLDeBry@slco.org
(385) 468-7458
Laurie Stringham
LLStringham@slco.org
(385) 468-7451
Richard Snelgrove
RSnelgrove@slco.org
(385) 468-7452
Jim Bradley
JBradley@slco.org
(385) 468-7453
Arlyn Bradshaw
ARBradshaw@slco.org
(385) 468-7454
David Alvord
DAlvord@slco.org
(385) 468-7455
Aimee Winder Newton
ANewton@slco.org
(385) 468-7456
Ann Granato
AGranato@slco.org
(385) 468-7457
Dea Theodore
DHTheodore@slco.org
(385) 468-7459
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
SLDeBry@slco.org
(385) 468-7458
Laurie Stringham
LLStringham@slco.org
(385) 468-7451
Richard Snelgrove
RSnelgrove@slco.org
(385) 468-7452
Jim Bradley
JBradley@slco.org
(385) 468-7453
Arlyn Bradshaw
ARBradshaw@slco.org
(385) 468-7454
David Alvord
DAlvord@slco.org
(385) 468-7455
Aimee Winder Newton
ANewton@slco.org
(385) 468-7456
Ann Granato
AGranato@slco.org
(385) 468-7457
Dea Theodore
DHTheodore@slco.org
(385) 468-7459
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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
SLDeBry@slco.org
(385) 468-7458
Laurie Stringham
LLStringham@slco.org
(385) 468-7451
Richard Snelgrove
RSnelgrove@slco.org
(385) 468-7452
Jim Bradley
JBradley@slco.org
(385) 468-7453
Arlyn Bradshaw
ARBradshaw@slco.org
(385) 468-7454
David Alvord
DAlvord@slco.org
(385) 468-7455
Aimee Winder Newton
ANewton@slco.org
(385) 468-7456
Ann Granato
AGranato@slco.org
(385) 468-7457
Dea Theodore
DHTheodore@slco.org
(385) 468-7459
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
SLDeBry@slco.org
(385) 468-7458
Laurie Stringham
LLStringham@slco.org
(385) 468-7451
Richard Snelgrove
RSnelgrove@slco.org
(385) 468-7452
Jim Bradley
JBradley@slco.org
(385) 468-7453
Arlyn Bradshaw
ARBradshaw@slco.org
(385) 468-7454
David Alvord
DAlvord@slco.org
(385) 468-7455
Aimee Winder Newton
ANewton@slco.org
(385) 468-7456
Ann Granato
AGranato@slco.org
(385) 468-7457
Dea Theodore
DHTheodore@slco.org
(385) 468-7459
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