Formal Opposition to HB 399 Regarding Character Education and Student Safety
Executive Summary The Utah School Social Work Association (USSWA) formally opposes HB 399. While we respect the Legislature’s interest in clarifying the role of schools and parents, we cannot support a bill that fundamentally undermines existing Utah law, weakens school safety and prevention efforts, and exposes schools to punitive enforcement for fulfilling long-standing statutory responsibilities. HB 399 does not simply adjust instructional boundaries; it restructures how student support,...
