Educator Day On the Hill
EDOH 2024
2024 UEA Educator Day on the Hill
Come learn about education bills, WPU increase, meet legislators, eat some yummy lunch, and hang with some awesome educators from across the state. This is an opportunity for members to attend legislative meetings, have face-to-face conversations with policymakers and take part in the political process. In the morning you will be with other educators across the state in a “briefing session” discussing educational bills. UEA Educator Day on the Hill occurs on Fridays as listed below during the legislative session.
Typical Educator Day on the Hill activities:
Meet at 7 a.m. on Capitol Hill in the Aspen Room, located in the Senate Building (350 N. State Street).
The UEA Legislative Team will brief attendees on education bills and the public education budget.
Attend a committee meeting or watch floor debates to see policymaking in action.
The UEA Legislative Team will assist you in contacting legislators from your legislative districts.
Educator Day on the Hill attendees reconvene at noon in the Aspen Room to “de-brief” the morning’s activities. Lunch is provided if you preregister.
You MUST register. There is not a cafeteria, so lunch has to be preordered to be delivered. Since there is a sub shortage this will also impact if educators can attend. Your substitute will need to be secured asap. Below is the link you need to complete to attend. Once confirmed you will get a registration link to secure your lunch.
You will receive a confirmation from Barb with the date you will be scheduled to attend and who is paying the sub. If you do not get a confirmation email within in a week, please reach out to her.
Fill this out to attend
A few notes if you join us:
1. Dress professionally, you will be representing your district, school and the teaching profession.
2. Come ready to learn and ask questions.
3. Check out the EDOH link on UEA’s page
UEA Educator on the Hill Dates 2024:
January 19
January 26
February 2
February 9
February 16
February 23
Weekly Briefing
Join the UEA Legislative Team for a UEA Capitol Insights Zoom briefing each Thursday at 4:30 p.m. during the legislative session. You’ll hear the latest updates on important education issues and have the chance to ask questions of the UEA lobby team. Register here (register once and you can use the link to join each week).
Comprehensive Legislative Resources
Read daily updates from the UEA Legislative Team, follow the progress of education-related bills and view comprehensive legislative resources at UEA Under the Dome (myUEA.org/Legislature).
Email Updates
Receive regular updates during the Legislative Session by signing up for the UEA Capitol Insights e-newsletter
Live Video Updates
Watch for regular Facebook Live updates from your UEA Legislative Team at the Capitol. Follow the UEA on Facebook at facebook.com/UtahEducationAssociation.
Virtual Townhall Meetings
With fewer opportunities for personal meetings this year, watch for opportunities through your local association to participate in virtual townhall meetings with your representatives and senators.
Questions?
Please feel free to reach out to any member of the UEA Legislative Team if you have any questions
Additional Resources
Handouts
-Connecting With Your Legislator (PDF)
- Ten Minute Education Activist (PDF)
- How a Bill Becomes a Law (PDF)
- How to Read a Bill (PDF)
- Legislative Terms (PDF)