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Utah PTA praises School Safety Center and says it supports House Bill 40 during public comment
Summary
A Utah PTA official commended the state School Safety Center and said the PTA has taken a position supporting House Bill 40 (school safety amendments) during public comment to the Utah State Board of Education; no Board action is recorded in the transcript.
Sherry Maddow, interim safety commissioner for Utah PTA, told the Utah State Board of Education during public comment that the PTA values the work of the Utah School Safety Center and has taken a formal position supporting House Bill 40, described in her remarks as “school safety amendments.”
Maddow said the center’s efforts “don't go unnoticed” and noted that safety measures allow students, staff and families “to focus on learning, growth, and growth with confidence and peace of mind.” She added a practical observation: “You mostly notice when you're not safe,” to illustrate that successful safety work is often invisible when it is effective.
Maddow identified herself as having served as safety commissioner for six years and said Utah PTA enjoys working with the School Safety Center. She also reported that Utah PTA “has taken a position of support on … House Bill 40 in the legislature this year, school safety amendments.” The transcript does not include further detail about the bill’s provisions or any formal action by the Board in response to her remarks.
The comments were part of the Board’s public comment agenda item; the transcript shows no Board vote or directive related to the PTA’s position during this meeting.
