SB165 Economic Mobility Initiative creates the REACH initiative (Raising Expectations through Accountability, Community, and Hope) - a civic infrastructure framework to support community-based partnerships across Utah that transform neighborhoods and create lasting pathways out of poverty.
This bill would create a powerful infrastructure that will significantly improve outcomes for Utah’s children and families.
For more information on SB165 and REACH, please see this fact sheet.
Why This Matters
For Kids & Families
Better reading, math, and high school graduation outcomes
Improved health outcomes
Safer neighborhoods
Long-term increased economic mobility
Decreased intergenerational poverty
For Educators & Communities
Enables teachers to focus on core instruction with community support
Increased school attendance and academic achievement
Reduced crime rates and stronger social cohesion
For State Systems
Eliminates duplication and siloed efforts
Greater efficiency and return on investment for public and charitable dollars
A unified plan with clear strategies, roles, and accountability metrics
Better data and results visibility
This approach is modeled after the innovative work of Promise South Salt Lake, Promise Partnership Utah, and proven national models, with insights from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s study on successful community-based initiatives. Geoffrey Canada, founder of the Harlem Children’s Zone, has called the work happening in Utah “a model for what could change America.”
Your voice is important and needed! Help us advocate for this transformative initiative by asking your state representative to vote YES on second substitute SB165.
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