I updated the JLC tracking sheet last night and USBA, USSA, and UASBO are now tracking 102 bills related to education. In our weekly meetings, JLC has supported or opposed 54 bills. We have two more weeks to take positions. This is not sustainable.
USBA, USSA, and UASBO support HB263: Statewide Online Education Program Funding Amendments sponsored by Representative Johnson. The hard work done this summer and throughout the interim created a bill we are happy to support. #USSA
"Wise men speak because they have something to say. Fools because they have to say something." (Plato) #USSA
"What would you do if you weren't afraid." (Spencer Johnson) #USSA
USBA, USSA, and UASBO support SB137: Teacher Empowerment sponsored by Senator Fillmore. We appreciate working with Senator Fillmore and feel the changes to the current educator evaluation process are enhanced in this bill. #USSA
USBA, USSA, and UASBO support HB247: Statewide Online Education Program Amendments sponsored by Representative Johnson. Representative Johnson worked with teachers, administrators, and USBE staff this summer to make much need updates to the SOEP program. #USSA
"It you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." (Albert Einstein) #USSA
"Successful people are givers and not takers of positive energy." (Anonymous) #USSA
USBA, USSA and UASBO support SB140: Utah Retirement System Amendments by Senator Harper. Thank you Senator Harper for sponsoring this bill that will allow LEAs to help Tier II employees. #USSA
The Utah School Boards Association, the Utah School Superintendents Association, and the Utah Association of School Business Officials stand in solidarity with Granite School District in condemning the deplorable actions of an elected official.
https://www.ussaut.org/article/1455455
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." (Oscar Wilde) #USSA
USBA, USSA and UASBO support SB98: Online Data Security and Privacy Amendments sponsored by Senator Harper. This bill clarifies expectations for LEAs. Thank you Senator Harper. #USSA
"All progress takes place outside the comfort zone." (Michael John Bobak) #USSA
USBA, USSA and UASBO support HB413: Student Mental Health Amendments sponsored by Representative S. Eliason. We appreciate the work that Representative S. Eliason does to support student mental health. #USSA
"There is no chance, no destiny, no fate that can hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul." (Ella Wheeler Wilcox) #USSA
USBA, USSA and UASBO support HB391: Home School Student Transfer to Public Schools Amendments sponsored by Representative Cutler. This bill will make the transfer process more clear for all involved. Thank you Representative Cutler. #USSA
"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." (Margaret Thatcher) #USSA
USBA, USSA and UASBO support HB287: Advanced Degree Scholarship Program sponsored by Representative C. Moss. This bill will help Utah's amazing educators pursue advanced degrees. We appreciate Representative C. Moss helping teachers! #USSA
USBA, USSA and UASBO support HB221: Stipend for Future Educators sponsored by Representative K. Peterson. This is a great bill that will support student teachers and help them have a great student teaching experience. #USSA
"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." (John Wooden)
