On March 1, the Utah legislature passed HB477- Full-day Kindergarten Amendments sponsored by Rep. Robert Spendlove (R-Sandy). It awaits Gov. Spencer Cox’s signature. If signed into law, it will go...
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School Grades Bill Passed Out of Committee, Curriculum Transparency Bill Returned
In House Education on February 13, the committee unanimously approved HB 308 School Grading Modifications. The bill sponsored by Rep. Douglas Welton (R-Payson) eliminates the single letter grade and...
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...
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...
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...
Governor calls for ‘historic’ teacher pay increases in proposed education budget
The FY2024 budget proposed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox includes what he is calling the largest teacher compensation increase in Utah's history. The $200 million budget line item would provide each...
Utah State Board of Education Meetings – October 6-7
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and its standing committees meet regularly to discuss changes to administrative rules. UEA staff monitor and participate in these meetings on behalf of UEA...
Utah State Board of Education Meetings – September 8-9
Utah State Board of Education Meetings – September 8-9 The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and its standing committees meet regularly to discuss changes to administrative rules. UEA staff...