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Links and Resources
Policy Ambassador Messages
Participants in the UEA Policy Ambassador program are trained in the legislative process, provided opportunities to engage with their legislators and invited share their experiences with other UEA members. Below are recent posts from the educators selected as UEA Policy Ambassadors. Read more about 2022 Policy Ambassadors and view all posts.

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Legislative Activities
UEA Legislative Activities
Teachers’ voices are critical to the policymaking process. Whether you are a casual observer or a diehard political junkie, the Utah Education Association wants to keep members informed on education issues. There are plenty of opportunities to stay informed and for your voice to be heard. UEA communications during the Utah Legislative session typically has the following main elements:
UEA ‘Under the Dome’
Read daily updates from the UEA Legislative Team, follow the progress of education-related bills and view comprehensive legislative resources at UEA Under the Dome. This site is updated regularly with news and links to relevant information. The UEA President and other members of the UEA Legislative Team also provide regular updates on activities and their commentary on happenings during the session.
Weekly Briefing
- The UEA Legislative Team will hold a session re-cap for all UEA members on Thursday, March 17 at 4:30 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (NOTE: If you already signed up for the UEA Capitol Insights weekly Zoom briefings, you do not need to re-register.)
Email Updates
Registered UEA activits receive email updates sent daily during Legislative Session. Use the form below and click “Submit” to be a UEA activists and receive the UEA Capitol Insights e-newsletter.
Live Video Updates
Watch for regular Facebook Live updates from your UEA Legislative Team at the Capitol. Follow the UEA on Facebook at facebook.com/UtahEducationAssociation.
‘Why Educators Lobby’ Video
Wondering why UEA encourages educators to get involved in the legislative session in the first place? Hear Utah legislators and fellow teachers explain how policy and budget decisions are made, how these decisions impact educators and why educators should get involved.
Lobbying Training Videos
Watch UEA videos on effective lobbying during the 2022 Legislative Session.
- Training #1: UEA Legislative Team and 2022 Priorities
- Training #2: Navigating the Utah Legislative Website
- Training #3: Tracking Bills at the Legislature
- Training #4: UEA Legislative Resources and Activities
- Training #5: The UEA Message and Telling Your Story
UEA Policy Ambassadors
A team of UEA Policy Ambassadors represent teachers and provide commentary during each Legislative Session (view posts and more about UEA UEA Policy Ambassadors).
UEA Action Bulletin
The UEA will provide legislative email updates on important breaking news through the UEA Action Bulletin e-newsletter.
‘UEA Action’ Member Newsletters
A summary of current happenings is shared with all members in each monthly issue of the UEA Action e-newsletter during the Legislative session. A summary of UEA activities and results from the Utah Legislative session is included in the April print issue of the UEA Action Digest delivered to all members.
Questions?
Please feel free to reach out to any member of the UEA Legislative Team if you have any questions.

Educator Day on the Hill
About UEA Educator Day on the Hill
Additional Educator Day on the Hill resources:
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- Utah State Capitol directions and parking
- Map of the Utah State Capitol complex (PDF)
- Handouts
– Connecting With Your Legislator (PDF)
– Ten Minute Education Activist (PDF)
– How a Bill Becomes a Law (PDF)
– How to Read a Bill (PDF)
– Legislative Terms (PDF) - Utah State Legislature homepage
2022 UEA Educator Day on the Hill details
- Attendance at 2022 UEA Educator Day on the Hill was limited due to COVID-19 precautions and Capitol construction. The final 2022 UEA Educator Day on the Hill event was held Friday, February 25.
Typical Educator Day on the Hill activities:
- Meet at 7 a.m. on Capitol Hill in the Aspen Room, located in the Senate Building (350 N. State Street).
- The UEA Legislative Team will brief attendees on education bills and the public education budget.
- Attend a committee meeting or watch floor debates to see policymaking in action.
- The Team will assist you in contacting legislators from your legislative districts.
- Educator Day on the Hill attendees reconvene at noon in the Aspen Room to “de-brief” the morning’s activities. Lunch is provided.
- EDOH-Plus, providing additional legislative training for first-time Educator Day on the Hll attendees, is available the Thursday evening prior to each event. Reimbursement for travel expenses may be available. Please contact your local leader and/or UniServ director if you are interested.

UEA Legislative Team
Whether we like it or not, what happens on Utah’s Capitol Hill impacts what we do in the classroom. That’s why your UEA Legislative Team works with Utah legislators and policymakers to support our teachers and promote the UEA Legislative Platform as determined by Utah educators at the UEA House of Delegates.
Your UEA Legislative Team Members
Heidi Matthews, UEA President
Tel: 801-266-4461, ext. 102
heidi@myUEA.org
Renee Pinkney, UEA Vice President
Tel: 801-266-4461, ext. 105
renee@myUEA.org
Jennifer Boehme, UEA Executive Director
Tel: 801-266-4461, ext. 104
jennifer.boehme@myUEA.org
Jay Blain, UEA Director of Policy and Research
Cell: 801-641-5297
jay.blain@myUEA.org
Chase Clyde, UEA Director of Government Relations and Political Action
Cell: 435-260-9760
chase.clyde@myUEA.org
Sara Jones, Ph.D., UEA Director of Educational Excellence and Government Relations
Cell: 801-558-5500
sara.jones@myUEA.org
Mike Kelley, UEA Director of Communications
Cell: 801-699-1452
mike.kelley@myUEA.org

Legislative Voting Records
Each year, the Utah Education Association tracks numerous bills during the legislative session. The UEA then reviews the voting records of legislators and highlights selected bills voted on in the Legislature that would have significant impact on public education, the education profession and the UEA. It is important to note that a voting record is but one of several indicators used to evaluate legislators. It does not explain the reasons a legislator voted a certain way on a bill, and in some cases the final percentage might not accurately reflect a legislator’s overall support for public education.
From bills affecting funding for public education, educator professionalism and grading schools to parent rights, technology and school board elections, lawmakers consider a wide variety of education-related measures during their 45-day session. In addition to using “final floor votes” on most bills, the UEA analysis includes committee votes and votes on important amendments. Often times these votes provide a more critical, or accurate, indication of a legislator’s support. The UEA encourages you to contact your legislators directly to ask them to explain their votes. Contact information for your legislators is available from the Utah Legislature look-up page.
- View the UEA Analysis of 2022 Senate Voting Records (pdf)
- View the UEA Analysis of 2022 House Voting Records (pdf)