Early in the session, it became clear the state budget would be overshadowed by legislation targeting Utah educators and public education.
UEA 2023 Legislative Summary
read more
Legislative Summary
- Home
- /
- Legislative Summary
Senate Education Committee Recommends SB166 and SB167
Two new Senate bills were presented in the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, February 8. First, SB 166 was presented by Sen. Lincoln Fillmore (R-South Jordan). He stated the focus of the bill...
House Education Committee Advances Several Bills Feb 6
The House Education Committee had a full agenda with ten bills on Monday, February 6. Among them, HB 306 allows the State Board to create flexibility in administrative rules to allow small schools...
2022 UEA Legislative Summary
‘Year of the Educator’ ends in significant new public education funding, defeat of bills targeting educators Legislation of Note Print version (pdf) Despite a turbulent beginning, Utah educators...
UEA selects first-ever cohort of Advanced Policy Ambassadors
UEA is excited to launch a new Advanced Policy Ambassador program for those who previously completed the Policy Ambassador program. The advanced program is designed to 1) enhance leadership skills...
Redistricting in Utah – What educators need to know…
If you’ve ever questioned decisions made by your state or local school board, members of Congress or the state legislature, now is the time to get involved. The nation is in the process of “redistricting” or drawing new boundaries for its voting districts.
2021 UEA Legislative Summary
2021 UEA Legislative Summary Legislative session ends with school budgets restored, bonuses for educators Utah educators can expect bonuses and the potential for significant salary increases...
Week Seven – March 1-5 2021
2021 WEEK IN REVIEW: March 1-5 UEA Policy Ambassador Message – March 5, 2021 Eleven educators were selected to become 2021 UEA Policy Ambassadors. These teachers received training from the UEA...
Week Six – February 22-26 2021
UEA Report on the 2021 Utah Legislature General Session 2021 WEEK IN REVIEW: February 22-26 With just one week left in the 2021 General Legislative Session, the number of bills tracked by the...
Week Five – February 16-19 2021
UEA Report on the 2021 Utah Legislature General Session 2021 WEEK IN REVIEW: February 16-19 New budget projections show additional funding is available to support education programs, including...
Week Four – February 8-12 2021
UEA Report on the 2021 Utah Legislature General Session 2021 WEEK FOUR IN REVIEW: February 8-12 The Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee made its final recommendation for education funding...
Week Three – February 1-5 2021
WEEK IN REVIEW: February 1-5, 2021 Never has Utah public education seen a funding increase signed into law by WEEK THREE of the legislative session. It happened on Friday when the Governor...