Utah HB0399 prohibits character education in schools and restricts data collection on students.

Utah HB0399 amends education laws to prohibit local education agencies from providing character education to students, except in specific circumstances. It defines "character education" as social-emotional learning related to frameworks like CASEL. The bill also restricts the collection and use of student data, requiring parental consent for certain surveys and prohibiting the use of data for character education. It establishes a private right of action for parents if their child's data is misused.

Utah HB0399 prohibits character education in schools and restricts data collection on students.

Utah HB0399 amends education laws to prohibit local education agencies from providing character education to students, except in specific circumstances. It defines "character education" as social-emotional learning related to frameworks like CASEL. The bill also restricts the collection and use of student data, requiring parental consent for certain surveys and prohibiting the use of data for character education. It establishes a private right of action for parents if their child's data is misused.