Join Royce Van Tassell, Executive Director, Utah Association of Public Charter Schools as we discuss what bills passed, what was discussed, and how much money we'll get for education in the coming year. Please take a look at the summary document on our website HERE. You can also see all the updates during the session on our website at https://www.utahcharters.org/legislative-updates.  Some key bills discussed include the following (link to bill):

• HB 221, Student teacher stipends
• HB 105, Classroom supplies reimbursements
• HB 173, Teacher bonuses
• HB 29, Sensitive materials 
• HB 303, Classroom neutrality
• HB 182, Student survey requirements
• HB 499, Adjusts training requirements for educators
• HB 413, Mental health screener notification requirements
• HB 84, School safety amendments
• HB 415, Curricular and co-curricular fees

We have also provided a detailed HB 84, School Safety Amendments, summary document HERE.

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