LEGISLATIVE GENERAL COUNSEL H.J.R. 18
6 Approved for Filing: R. Bailey 6
6 01-24-24 10:54 AM 6
1 JOINT RESOLUTION FOR EDUCATION THAT
2 ENCOURAGES FREE ENTERPRISE AND
3 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
4 2024 GENERAL SESSION
5 STATE OF UTAH
6 Chief Sponsor: Steven J. Lund
7 Senate Sponsor: Don L. Ipson
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9 LONG TITLE
10 General Description:
11 This resolution declares that Utah supports students' education on the benefits of free
12 enterprise and encourages entrepreneurial thinking.
13 Highlighted Provisions:
14 This resolution:
15 < highlights the importance of educating students about the benefits of a free
16 enterprise system; and
17 < supports collaboration among educational institutions and partnerships with local
18 entrepreneurs that provide students with guidance, inspiration, and real-world
19 connections.
20 Special Clauses:
21 None
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23 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
24 WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the value and importance in educating students
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25 about the principles and benefits of free enterprise and entrepreneurial thinking; and
26 WHEREAS, integrating and fostering free enterprise and entrepreneurship education at
27 all levels of the education system will instill students with valuable skills to identify business
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28 opportunities, cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, develop self-reliance, and empower
29 students to become critical thinkers and to take calculated risks to effectively navigate the
30 business landscape in a rapidly evolving economy:
31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
32 encourages schools and educational institutions to incorporate free enterprise and
33 entrepreneurship education into existing curricula or offer specialized courses that teach
34 fundamental principles of free enterprise, entrepreneurship, business management, financial
35 literacy, and innovation.
36 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature supports the development and
37 dissemination of free enterprise and entrepreneurship education resources, including teacher
38 training programs, professional development, curriculum materials, and experiential learning
39 opportunities.
40 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature urges educators to foster a free
41 enterprise and entrepreneurial mindset among students, emphasizing attributes such as critical
42 thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, perseverance, and effective communication.
43 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature encourages the incorporation of
44 hands-on activities, competitions, project-based learning, and real-world simulations that
45 expose students to practical entrepreneurship experiences and challenges.
46 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature supports collaboration among all
47 levels of educational institutions and partnerships with local entrepreneurs, business leaders,
48 and community organizations to provide students with guidance, inspiration, and real-world
49 connections.
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