Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Practices that Promote Child Independence
SCR 2 is a non-binding resolution encouraging Utah schools and communities to support child independence through specific practices. It urges school districts, administrators, and teachers to adopt the "Let Grow" program, which promotes unstructured play and self-directed activities. The resolution also asks the State Board of Education to integrate childhood independence into public school standards and encourages local governments to create environments where children can safely explore and play independently. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but rather expresses legislative support for research-backed approaches to child development. This resolution directly affects Utah public schools and local communities through voluntary program adoption.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Signed Mar 19, 2025
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This resolution encourages Utah schools and communities to promote child independence through unstructured play and the Let Grow program. The bill adds multiple 'WHEREAS' clauses explaining the benefits of independent play for reducing anxiety and building resilience. It maintains the core directive for schools to use the Let Grow curriculum and encourages local governments to create policies supporting child autonomy.
REQUIREMENT
Added seven new 'WHEREAS' clauses (lines 30-55) providing detailed justifications for promoting child independence, including claims that independent play reduces anxiety, builds grit, and improves school culture.
TECHNICAL
Minor formatting and line number adjustments throughout the document, with some text reorganization in the amendment markup sections.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
35
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Mar 19, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Signed
executive
Feb 20, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
legislature
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ passed 3rd reading
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ committee report favorable
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
lower
Feb 7, 2025
Committee
House/ to standing committee
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
lower
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ floor amendment
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate/ committee report favorable
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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