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Senate Committee of the Whole hears testimony on bill to let parents attend school meetings without penalty
Summary
Senate substitute Bill 37 — a proposal to require employers with 25+ employees to allow parents leave for parent‑teacher conferences or school crises — drew broad support from education groups and PTA leaders and resistance from manufacturing and employer groups concerned about mandates and legal exposure.
Senate substitute Bill 37, a bill to guarantee employees time off to attend parent‑teacher conferences and school crisis meetings, drew a lengthy floor presentation and a Committee of the Whole on Jan. 24, 1992.
Sponsor Senator Shepherd said the measure is "a very modest attempt" to respond to demographic changes in which many parents work and are unavailable to participate in school matters. Shepherd noted support from the Utah PTA, the Utah Education Association (UEA) and several large employers and urged senators to consider testimony demonstrating how parental involvement supports student outcomes.
Testimony in favor included Lowell Blom, executive director of…
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