Utah State Board approves three student‑safety policies including suicide‑prevention requirement
April 03, 2026 | Utah State Board of Education, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
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The Utah State Board of Education on May 1 approved three student‑safety policies that the board said strengthen protections and clarify district responsibilities.
Chair Wood stated the motion that the board approve the suicide prevention policy (draft two) on second and final reading; the board then voted with 12 in favor, one opposed and two absent. The board later approved the truancy prevention policy (draft two) on second and final reading with a vote reported as 13 in favor, one opposed and one absent. The child abuse and neglect reporting policy (draft two) passed unanimously, 14 in favor with one absent.
Board members did not request additional substantive amendments during the meeting. Member Bogus was recorded as the lone vote opposed on the first two measures; Member Hall and Member Booth were noted as absent for the first vote. Chair Wood and others emphasized the items were on final reading and procedural vote text was read aloud before each tally.
Why this matters: the adopted policies set expectations for local education agencies on prevention, reporting and response. The suicide prevention and truancy policies commit the board to updated requirements that districts will implement; the child abuse and neglect reporting policy clarifies reporting responsibilities and was adopted unanimously.
What happens next: the board’s actions conclude the second and final readings for these drafts; staff will publish implementation guidance and coordinate with LEAs as needed. Item 6.9 (an immunization policy) was deferred to May for additional review.
Votes at a glance:
• Suicide prevention policy (item 6.6): motion adopted; reported tally 12 yes, 1 no (Member Bogus), 2 absent (Member Hall, Member Booth).
• Truancy prevention policy (item 6.7): motion adopted; reported tally 13 yes, 1 no (Member Bogus), 1 absent.
• Child abuse and neglect reporting policy (item 6.8): motion adopted unanimously, 14 yes, 1 absent.
The meeting adjourned after the standing committee report and a legislative study session.
Chair Wood stated the motion that the board approve the suicide prevention policy (draft two) on second and final reading; the board then voted with 12 in favor, one opposed and two absent. The board later approved the truancy prevention policy (draft two) on second and final reading with a vote reported as 13 in favor, one opposed and one absent. The child abuse and neglect reporting policy (draft two) passed unanimously, 14 in favor with one absent.
Board members did not request additional substantive amendments during the meeting. Member Bogus was recorded as the lone vote opposed on the first two measures; Member Hall and Member Booth were noted as absent for the first vote. Chair Wood and others emphasized the items were on final reading and procedural vote text was read aloud before each tally.
Why this matters: the adopted policies set expectations for local education agencies on prevention, reporting and response. The suicide prevention and truancy policies commit the board to updated requirements that districts will implement; the child abuse and neglect reporting policy clarifies reporting responsibilities and was adopted unanimously.
What happens next: the board’s actions conclude the second and final readings for these drafts; staff will publish implementation guidance and coordinate with LEAs as needed. Item 6.9 (an immunization policy) was deferred to May for additional review.
Votes at a glance:
• Suicide prevention policy (item 6.6): motion adopted; reported tally 12 yes, 1 no (Member Bogus), 2 absent (Member Hall, Member Booth).
• Truancy prevention policy (item 6.7): motion adopted; reported tally 13 yes, 1 no (Member Bogus), 1 absent.
• Child abuse and neglect reporting policy (item 6.8): motion adopted unanimously, 14 yes, 1 absent.
The meeting adjourned after the standing committee report and a legislative study session.
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