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House rejects bill that would alter parental-consent rules for two small student groups
Summary
After extended debate on parental rights and access for at-risk students, the House defeated House Bill 56, a measure to notify parents by registered mail and allow opt-out for limited curriculum for youth in custody and young-parent programs. The bill failed 2-72.
The Utah House on Feb. 10 defeated House Bill 56, a proposal by Representative Mary Carlson that would have changed parental-consent rules for two narrow groups of students: those in the custody of youth corrections and students in young-parent programs.
Carlson, the bill sponsor, said the measure sought to reach ‘‘a very small population’’ that often loses routine communication between school and home. She told colleagues that notice would be sent by registered mail and ‘‘if they do not…
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