Written by 2023 Policy Ambassador Aironn Bishop, Millard School District The 2023 Utah Legislative Session has just begun and there is a lot centering around education once again. Why is it...
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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...
School funding reports delivered to Legislative Interim Appropriations Subcommittee
The Public Appropriations Subcommittee heard several reports, including a presentation on the Public Education Capstone Audit. Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee (reported by Jay Blain):...
What education measures will the legislature study over the next few months? – May 18
During its first meeting of 2022, the Education Interim Committee approved items it will be considering between now and the 2023 General Legislative Session. Education Interim Committee (reported by...
UEA asks governor to veto voucher expansion bill
The UEA officially asked Governor Spencer Cox to veto a bill that would expand private school vouchers. Senate Bill 62 – Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship Program Amendments expands a voucher...
Answers to questions about HB396: Paid Professional Hours for Educators
During the 2022 General Legislative Session, the UEA was instrumental in creating and passing a law (House Bill 396) that provides licensed educators with self-directed, paid time for most...