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SB 98

Parental Education on Student Use of Technology Amendments

2025 General Session Introduced by Karen Peterson and 1 co-sponsor

Utah schools must provide parents with educational materials on student technology use, digital literacy, and online safety to support informed parental oversight.

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Bill Summary · SB 98

Legislative bill overview

SB 98 requires school districts in Utah to provide educational materials and programs to parents about student technology use, digital literacy, and online safety. The bill aims to equip families with knowledge to better understand and manage their children's engagement with technology in educational settings.

Why is this important

As schools increasingly integrate digital tools into curricula, many parents lack practical guidance on monitoring usage, recognizing problematic behaviors, or supporting healthy tech habits at home. This bill addresses a growing gap between the pace of technological adoption in schools and parents' preparedness to engage with these tools, potentially reducing digital wellness problems and improving parent-school communication.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource burden: School districts must develop and deliver these programs, which requires funding, staff training, and curriculum development during already-stretched budgets
  • Scope and mandates: Disagreement may exist over whether this is appropriately a school responsibility versus a parental or community organization duty
  • Effectiveness concerns: Critics may question whether informational programs meaningfully change behavior or if they represent performative compliance without measurable outcomes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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