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S.C.R. 5

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE UTAH

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EDUCATION EXCELLENCE COMMISSION

             3     
2013 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Jerry W. Stevenson

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House Sponsor: Bradley G. Last

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor expresses strong support
             11      for achieving the goal that 66% of Utah's adults will hold a postsecondary degree or
             12      certificate by the year 2020.
             13      Highlighted Provisions:
             14          This resolution:
             15          .    expresses strong support for achieving the goal that 66% of Utah's adults will hold
             16      a postsecondary degree or certificate by the year 2020;
             17          .    expresses the Legislature's determination to work with the Governor and Utah's
             18      education stakeholders to achieve the 66% goal through increased innovation and
             19      investment, and utilizing the PACE metrics as a measure of success; and
             20          .    urges all Utahns to unite behind efforts to achieve the 66% goal.
             21      Special Clauses:
             22          None
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             24      Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
             25          WHEREAS, education is the foundation that underlies Utah's success, well-being, and
             26      prosperity;
             27          WHEREAS, K-12 public education provides a foundation in social interaction,


             28      citizenship, knowledge, understanding, and basic life skills, including reading, math, science,
             29      and history;
             30          WHEREAS, higher education provides opportunities for employment, service,
             31      leadership, and personal enrichment;
             32          WHEREAS, it is well documented that individuals with higher levels of education
             33      enjoy greater health and are more engaged in civic life;
             34          WHEREAS, for Utah's residents to succeed, higher education in the state must achieve
             35      a new level of innovation and excellence;
             36          WHEREAS, K-12 public and higher education in Utah must be strengthened and
             37      empowered to increase the educational attainment of all Utahns;
             38          WHEREAS, higher education in Utah provides opportunities for individuals to enhance
             39      their quality of life and economic success;
             40          WHEREAS, the opportunity to enhance quality of life and economic success should be
             41      available to all Utahns;
             42          WHEREAS, by 2020, 66% of all jobs in Utah will require postsecondary education;
             43          WHEREAS, adults with a postsecondary certificate, an associate's, or bachelor's degree
             44      earn 20% to 80% more than those without a degree;
             45          WHEREAS, college graduates earn an average of $650,000 more over their lifetimes
             46      than high school graduates;
             47          WHEREAS, only 43% of adults in Utah currently hold a higher education degree or
             48      postsecondary certificate;
             49          WHEREAS, the Governor, the Utah State Board of Regents, the Utah System of Higher
             50      Education, the Utah State Board of Education, the Utah College of Applied Technology Board
             51      of Trustees, the Utah School Superintendents Association, the Utah School Boards
             52      Association, the Governor's Education Excellence Commission, the Utah Association of
             53      Elementary School Principals, the Utah Association of Secondary School Principals, the Utah
             54      Education Association, the Utah Parent Teacher Association, and Prosperity 2020 have adopted
             55      a goal that 66% of Utah's adults will hold a postsecondary degree or certificate by the year
             56      2020; and
             57          WHEREAS, the Governor and each of these groups have endorsed the PACE metrics
             58      that focus on Preparation, Access, Completion, and Economic Success for all of Utah's


             59      students:
             60          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
             61      Governor concurring therein, expresses strong support for achieving the goal that 66% of
             62      Utah's adults will hold a postsecondary degree or certificate by the year 2020.
             63          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor, working together
             64      with the State Board of Regents, the Utah System of Higher Education, the Utah State Board of
             65      Education, the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees, the Utah School
             66      Superintendents Association, the Utah School Boards Association, the Governor's Education
             67      Excellence Commission, the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals, the Utah
             68      Association of Secondary School Principals, the Utah Education Association, the Utah Parent
             69      Teacher Association, and Prosperity 2020, express their determination to achieve the 66% goal
             70      through increased innovation and investment, and utilizing the PACE metrics as a measure of
             71      success.
             72          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor urge all Utahns to
             73      unite behind efforts to achieve the 66% goal.
             74          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Utah State
             75      Board of Regents, the Utah System of Higher Education, the Utah State Board of Education,
             76      the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees, Utah School Superintendents
             77      Association, Utah School Boards Association, the Governor's Education Excellence
             78      Commission, Elementary and Secondary School Principal's Associations, the Utah Education
             79      Association, the Utah Parent Teacher's Association, and Prosperity 2020.




Legislative Review Note
    as of 1-30-13 5:17 PM


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