§ 63C-28-202 — Ethnic Studies Commission duties.

(1) The commission shall:

(1)(a) review the contributions of Utahns of diverse ethnicities in the state;
(1)(b) advise the governor, state agencies, and the Legislature regarding issues that impact Utahns of diverse ethnicities;
(1)(c) make recommendations for recognizing the contributions of Utahns of diverse ethnicities in the state, including:
(1)(c)(i) policy recommendations to the governor; and
(1)(c)(ii) recommendations for legislation to the Legislature;
(1)(d) review proposed core standards incorporating ethnic studies the state board submits as described in Section 53E-4-204.1; and
(1)(e) make recommendations to the state board for incorporating ethnic studies into core standards.
(2) (2)(a) The commission may establish subcommittees as needed to assist the commission in accomplishing the commission's duties under this section.
(2)(b) A subcommittee described in Subsection (2)(a) may include representatives from:
(2)(b)(i) community organizations;
(2)(b)(ii) education entities; or
(2)(b)(iii) the general public.

Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 472, 2022 General Session