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UEA Asks Gov. Cox To Veto HB 427 ‘Individual Freedom in Public Education’
Dear Governor Cox: The Utah Education Association is asking you to veto a bill that is poor public policy. HB 427 Sub 2 Individual Freedom in Public Education undermines public trust in professional...
UEA ‘EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING’ AWARD NOMINATIONS CLOSE MARCH 15
Nominations for the 2023 UEA Excellence in Teaching Awards are open through March 15, 2023. Online Nomination Form Printable Nomination Form (pdf) About the Awards Excellence in Teaching Awards are...
UEA IMMEDIATE CALL TO ACTION: Legislation on School Curriculum and Sensitive Materials
During the 2023 General Legislative Session, lawmakers have proposed bills addressing curriculum, instructional materials, library books and transparency. They seek to micro-manage and overregulate...
UEA Presents Budget Priorities to Appropriation Committee
Utah Education Association President Renèe Pinkney and Policy and Research Director Jay Blain presented the association’s budget priorities during the Public Education Appropriation Subcommittee...
NAACP Asks Gov. Cox to Veto HB215
From our friends at the NAACP: “We are extremely disappointed that HB215 passed,” said Jeanetta Williams, NAACP President for the states of Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. The NAACP is asking Governor Cox...
UEA Response To Legislature’s Passing of H.B. 215
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, the Utah Senate voted in favor of H.B. 215, which gives $42 million of public money to private schools. It awaits Governor Spencer Cox's signature. After which, it is...
Pres. Pinkney Speaks At Rally Opposing HB215
"As an educator for more than 27 years, I believe in the mission of our public schools, and the value of helping our students achieve success in their education. I understand the incredible...
HB215 Passes Out of House Education Committee
The House Education Committee spent several hours debating HB 215 Funding for Teacher Salaries and Optional Educational Opportunities on Thursday, January 19, which proposes both a private school...
UEA President’s Open Letter Regarding HB215
Utah Education Association Opposes House Bill 215
Utah Education Association opposes House Bill 215. It is a voucher bill sponsored by Rep. Candice B. Pierucci (R-Herriman) and Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore (R-Sandy) during the first week of the 2023 Utah...
Welcome to the 2023 Legislative Session
With the 2023 Utah Legislative Session beginning Tuesday, Jan 17, nearly 250 bills and resolutions have been filed by Utah lawmakers. As a point of interest, Utah Education Association’s legislative...