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2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 9 - Utah Division of Indian Affairs Act › Part 2 - State and Tribal Jurisdiction › Section 213 - Concurrent state and federal jurisdiction over hunting, trapping, or fishing offenses on reservations.

9-9-213.
Concurrent state and federal jurisdiction over hunting, trapping, or fishing offenses on reservations.
(1) With respect to any of the offenses enumerated in this chapter, over which federal courts may have lawful jurisdiction, the jurisdiction of the courts of the state of Utah shall be concurrent and not exclusive.
(2) It shall be the duty of the courts of the state of Utah to order delivery to the proper authorities of the federal government for prosecution, any offender, there to be dealt with according to law or regulations authorized by law, where such authorities consent to exercise jurisdiction lawfully vested in them over the said offender.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 241, 1992 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 9 - Utah Division of Indian Affairs Act › Part 2 - State and Tribal Jurisdiction › Section 214 - Law enforcement in presidential townsites.

Effective 5/8/2018
9-9-214.
Law enforcement in presidential townsites.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Agents of the Bureau of Indian Affairs" means individuals the Bureau of Indian Affairs has empowered to enforce federal statutes in Indian land under 25 U.S.C. Sec. 2802 or 25 U.S.C. Sec. 2804.
(b) "Bureau of Indian Affairs" means the Bureau of Indian Affairs within the United States Department of the Interior.
(c) "Indian land" means land that qualifies as "Indian country" under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1151.
(d) "Indian tribe" or "tribe" means an Indian tribe included in the list of federally recognized Indian tribes under 25 U.S.C. Sec. 5131.
(e) "Non-Indian land" means land that does not qualify as "Indian country" under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1151.
(f) "Presidential townsite with Indian land" means a municipality incorporated under the laws of the state:
(i) created by presidential proclamation pursuant to Sections 2380 and 2381 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, Act of Congress of March 3, 1863, 12 Stat. 754; and
(ii) encompassing Indian land and non-Indian land within its municipal boundaries.
(2) A presidential townsite with Indian land may enter into an agreement that grants authority to agents of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to enforce all applicable state and local misdemeanor and felony offenses on all lands within the presidential townsite with Indian land, provided that each of the following shall be party to the agreement:
(a) the presidential townsite with Indian land;
(b) the local county sheriff;
(c) the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over Indian lands within the presidential townsite with Indian land; and
(d) the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
(3) An agreement entered into under Subsection (2) may be for any period of time and shall state the period of time that the agreement lasts.
(4) Agents of the Bureau of Indian Affairs who are granted authority to enforce state and local criminal misdemeanor offenses and felonies under an agreement entered into under Subsection (2) shall successfully complete a course focusing on Utah criminal and constitutional law and process specifically approved by the director of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Division created under Section 53-6-103 to qualify the individual for cross-deputization pursuant to this section.
Enacted by Chapter 237, 2018 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 9 - Utah Division of Indian Affairs Act › Part 4 - Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act › Section 401 - Short title.

9-9-401.
Short title.
This part is known as the "Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act."
Enacted by Chapter 286, 1992 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 9 - Utah Division of Indian Affairs Act › Part 4 - Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act › Section 404 - Illegal trafficking.

9-9-404.
Illegal trafficking.
(1) Any person who knowingly sells, purchases, uses for profit, or transports for sale or profit the remains of a Native American without the right of possession to those remains as provided in this part is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. In the case of a second or subsequent violation the person is guilty of a third degree felony.
(2) Any person who knowingly sells, purchases, exchanges, receives, uses for profit, or transports for sale or profit any Native American remains obtained in violation of this part is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. In the case of a second or subsequent violation the person is guilty of a third degree felony.
Enacted by Chapter 286, 1992 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 9 - Utah Division of Indian Affairs Act › Part 4 - Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act › Section 406 - Savings provision.

9-9-406.
Savings provision.
Nothing in this part may be construed to:
(1) limit the authority of a state agency to:
(a) return or repatriate Native American remains to Indian tribes or individuals; or
(b) enter into another agreement with the consent of the lineal descendant or culturally affiliated tribe as to the disposition or control over Native American remains;
(2) delay actions on repatriation requests that are pending on March 17, 1992;
(3) deny or otherwise affect access to any court, except as provided in Subsection 9-9-403(6);
(4) limit any procedural or substantive rights that may otherwise be secured to individuals or Indian tribes; or
(5) limit the application of any state or federal law pertaining to theft or stolen property.
Amended by Chapter 114, 2008 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 9 - Utah Division of Indian Affairs Act › Part 4 - Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act › Section 407 - Native American Repatriation Restricted Account.

Effective 7/1/2023
9-9-407.
Native American Repatriation Restricted Account.
(1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the "Native American Repatriation Restricted Account."
(2)
(a) The Native American Repatriation Restricted Account shall consist of appropriations from the Legislature.
(b) All interest earned on Native American Repatriation Restricted Account money shall be deposited into the Native American Repatriation Restricted Account.
(3) Subject to appropriation from the Legislature, the division may use the money in the Native American Repatriation Restricted Account as follows:
(a) for a grant issued in accordance with Subsection (6) to an Indian Tribe to pay the following costs of reburial of Native American remains:
(i) use of equipment;
(ii) labor for use of the equipment;
(iii) reseeding and vegetation efforts;
(iv) compliance with Section 9-8a-404; and
(v) caskets;
(b) for tribal consultation, including:
(i) consultation time, drafting reports, taking detailed notes, communicating to the stakeholders, facilitating discussions, and traveling to individual tribal locations;
(ii) travel costs, including per diem and lodging costs, for:
(A) Utah tribal leaders and tribal cultural resource managers; and
(B) regional partner tribes;
(iii) meeting facilities for the division to host tribal consultations when the division determines that a state facility does not meet tribal consultation needs; and
(iv) costs for holding meetings under Subsection (3)(b)(iii); and
(c) for training tribal representatives, councils, and staff of a partner agency with repatriation responsibilities in the processes under Section 9-8a-404 and rules made by the State Historic Preservation Office in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, including costs for:
(i) lodging and transportation of employees of the department or a partner agency; or
(ii) travel grants issued in accordance with Subsection (6) for tribal representatives.
(4) If the balance in the Native American Repatriation Restricted Account exceeds $100,000 at the close of any fiscal year, the excess shall be transferred into the General Fund.
(5) In accordance with Section 63J-1-602.1, appropriations from the account are nonlapsing.
(6) To issue a grant under this section, the division shall:
(a) require that an Indian Tribe request the grant in writing and specify how the grant money will be expended; and
(b) enter into an agreement with the Indian Tribe to ensure that the grant money is expended in accordance with Subsection (3).
Amended by Chapter 160, 2023 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 9 - Utah Division of Indian Affairs Act › Part 4 - Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act › Section 408 - Burial of ancient Native American remains in state parks.

Effective 7/1/2023
9-9-408.
Burial of ancient Native American remains in state parks.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Ancient Native American remains" means ancient human remains, as defined in Section 9-8a-302, that are Native American remains, as defined in Section 9-9-402.
(b) "Antiquities Section" means the Antiquities Section of the State Historic Preservation Office created in Section 9-8a-304.
(2)
(a) The division, the Antiquities Section, and the Division of State Parks shall cooperate in a study of the feasibility of burying ancient Native American remains in state parks.
(b) The study shall include:
(i) the process and criteria for determining which state parks would have land sufficient and appropriate to reserve a portion of the land for the burial of ancient Native American remains;
(ii) the process for burying the ancient Native American remains on the lands within state parks, including the responsibilities of state agencies and the assurance of cultural sensitivity;
(iii) how to keep a record of the locations in which specific ancient Native American remains are buried;
(iv) how to account for the costs of:
(A) burying the ancient Native American remains on lands found within state parks; and
(B) securing and maintaining burial sites in state parks; and
(v) any issues related to burying ancient Native American remains in state parks.
Amended by Chapter 160, 2023 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 17 - Humanitarian Service and Educational and Cultural Exchange Restricted Account Act › Section 101 - Title.

Affected by 63I-2-209 on 7/1/2024
9-17-101.
Title.
This chapter is known as the "Humanitarian Service and Educational and Cultural Exchange Restricted Account Act."
Enacted by Chapter 166, 2010 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 17 - Humanitarian Service and Educational and Cultural Exchange Restricted Account Act › Section 102 - Humanitarian Service and Educational and Cultural Exchange Restricted Account.

Affected by 63I-2-209 on 7/1/2024
9-17-102.
Humanitarian Service and Educational and Cultural Exchange Restricted Account.
(1) There is created in the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Humanitarian Service and Educational and Cultural Exchange Restricted Account."
(2) The account shall be funded by:
(a) contributions deposited into the account in accordance with Section 41-1a-422;
(b) private contributions; and
(c) donations or grants from public or private entities.
(3) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the department shall distribute funds in the account to one or more charitable organizations that:
(a) qualify as being tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(b) have a national parent organization which:
(i) provides international humanitarian service projects; and
(ii) has youth programs including programs to foster leadership in high school students, humanitarian service in high school and college, and conducts and promotes community service projects;
(c) have a non-profit youth exchange program that does not compensate those who administer the program within the state;
(d) have an annual leadership conference, which does not compensate those who administer the program within the state;
(e) have high school service clubs, which promote humanitarian services on a state level, a national level, and an international level; and
(f) have college service clubs, which promote humanitarian service on a state level, a national level, and an international level.
(4)
(a) An organization described in Subsection (3) may apply to the department to receive a distribution in accordance with Subsection (3).
(b) An organization that receives a distribution from the department in accordance with Subsection (3) shall expend the distribution only to:
(i) pay the costs of supporting the following programs within the state:
(A) youth programs including programs to foster leadership in high school students and humanitarian service in high school and college;
(B) community service projects;
(C) a non-profit youth exchange program;
(D) an annual leadership conference;
(E) high school service clubs, which promote humanitarian service on a state level, a national level, and an international level; and
(F) college service clubs, which promote humanitarian service on a state level, a national level, and an international level; and
(ii) pay the costs of issuing or reordering Humanitarian Service and Educational and Cultural Exchange support special group license plate decals.
(c) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules providing procedures for an organization to apply to the department to receive a distribution under Subsection (3).
Amended by Chapter 303, 2011 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Support Restricted Account Act › Section 101 - Title.

Affected by 63I-2-209 on 7/1/2024
9-18-101.
Title.
This chapter is known as the "Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Support Restricted Account Act."
Enacted by Chapter 332, 2012 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Support Restricted Account Act › Section 102 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Support Restricted Account.

Affected by 63I-2-209 on 7/1/2024
Effective 10/15/2020
9-18-102.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Support Restricted Account.
(1) There is created in the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Support Restricted Account."
(2) The account shall be funded by:
(a) private contributions; and
(b) donations or grants from public or private entities.
(3) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the department shall distribute funds in the account to one or more charitable organizations that qualify as being tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are located within the state, are not affiliated with a parent organization, and that:
(a) create or support programs that promote awareness and education of constitutional and civil rights;
(b) provide education and training in inalienable rights as set forth in the Declaration of Independence;
(c) partner with educational institutions to administer underrepresented or underserved scholarships; or
(d) partner with government agencies within the state and the private sector to administer and facilitate an underrepresented or underserved internship program.
(4)
(a) An organization described in Subsection (3) may apply to the department to receive a distribution in accordance with Subsection (3).
(b) An organization that receives a distribution from the department in accordance with Subsection (3) shall expend the distribution only to:
(i) facilitate, coordinate, and encourage appropriate ceremonies and activities that commemorate the federal Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday;
(ii) create or support programs that promote awareness and education of constitutional and civil rights;
(iii) provide education and training in inalienable rights as set forth in the Declaration of Independence;
(iv) partner with educational institutions to administer underrepresented or underserved scholarships;
(v) partner with government agencies within the state and the private sector to administer and facilitate an underrepresented or underserved internship program; or
(vi) pay the costs of issuing or reordering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. recognition special group license plate decals.
(c) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules providing procedures for an organization to apply to the department to receive a distribution under this Subsection (3).
(5) In accordance with Section 63J-1-602.1, appropriations from the account are nonlapsing.
Amended by Chapter 34, 2020 General Session
Amended by Chapter 120, 2020 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 19 - National Professional Men's Soccer Team Support of Building Communities Restricted Account Act › Section 101 - Title.

Affected by 63I-2-209 on 7/1/2024
Effective 10/1/2016
9-19-101.
Title.
This chapter is known as the "National Professional Men's Soccer Team Support of Building Communities Restricted Account Act."
Enacted by Chapter 70, 2016 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 19 - National Professional Men's Soccer Team Support of Building Communities Restricted Account Act › Section 102 - National Professional Men's Soccer Team Support of Building Communities Restricted Account.

Affected by 63I-2-209 on 7/1/2024
Effective 10/1/2016
9-19-102.
National Professional Men's Soccer Team Support of Building Communities Restricted Account.
(1) There is created in the General Fund a restricted account known as the "National Professional Men's Soccer Team Support of Building Communities Restricted Account."
(2) The account shall be funded by:
(a) contributions deposited into the account in accordance with Section 41-1a-422;
(b) private contributions; and
(c) donations or grants from public or private entities.
(3) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the department shall distribute funds in the account to one or more charitable organizations that:
(a) qualify as being tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(b) have a board that is appointed by the owners that, either on an individual or joint basis, own a controlling interest in a legal entity that is a franchised member of the internationally recognized national governing body for professional men's soccer in the United States;
(c) are headquartered within the state;
(d) create or support programs that focus on:
(i) strengthening communities through youth soccer by:
(A) using soccer to teach life skills;
(B) combating gang activity through youth involvement; and
(C) providing youth in underserved areas with opportunities to play soccer and become certified referees;
(ii) building communities through professional player initiatives, tournaments, and community gathering areas; and
(iii) promoting environmental sustainability; and
(e) have a board of directors that disperses all funds of the organization.
(4)
(a) An organization described in Subsection (3) may apply to the department to receive a distribution in accordance with Subsection (3).
(b) An organization that receives a distribution from the department in accordance with Subsection (3) shall expend the distribution only to:
(i) create or support programs that focus on issues described in Subsection (3);
(ii) create or sponsor programs that will benefit residents within the state; and
(iii) pay the costs of issuing or reordering National Professional Men's Soccer Team Support of Building Communities support special group license plate decals.
(c) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules providing procedures for an organization to apply to the department to receive a distribution under this Subsection (4).
(5) In accordance with Section 63J-1-602.1, appropriations from the account are nonlapsing.
Enacted by Chapter 70, 2016 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 20 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism Act › Part 1 - General Provisions › Section 101 - Title.

Affected by 63I-1-209 on 7/1/2026
Effective 5/14/2019
9-20-101.
Title.
This chapter is known as the "Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism Act."
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 20 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism Act › Part 1 - General Provisions › Section 102 - Definitions.

Affected by 63I-1-209 on 7/1/2026
Effective 5/14/2019
9-20-102.
Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Act" means the National Community and Service Trust Act of 1993, 42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.
(2) "Commission" means the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism created in Section 9-20-201.
(3) "Corporation" means the Corporation for National and Community Service described in the act.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 20 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism Act › Part 2 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism › Section 202 - Election of commission chair and vice chair.

Affected by 63I-1-209 on 7/1/2026
Effective 5/14/2019
9-20-202.
Election of commission chair and vice chair.
(1) Subject to Subsection (2), the voting members of the commission shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among the voting members of the commission.
(2) The voting members of the commission may not elect the lieutenant governor as chair or vice chair of the commission.
(3) The chair and vice chair shall serve for a term of one year.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 20 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism Act › Part 2 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism › Section 203 - Commission chair and vice chair duties.

Affected by 63I-1-209 on 7/1/2026
Effective 5/14/2019
9-20-203.
Commission chair and vice chair duties.
(1) The chair shall:
(a) preside at meetings of the commission; and
(b) authorize and execute the actions of the commission.
(2) The vice chair shall:
(a) assist the chair;
(b) if the chair is absent, perform the duties of the chair;
(c) accept special assignments from the chair; and
(d) perform other duties as delegated by the commission.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 20 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism Act › Part 2 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism › Section 204 - Meetings -- Quorum.

Affected by 63I-1-209 on 7/1/2026
Effective 5/14/2019
9-20-204.
Meetings -- Quorum.
(1) The commission shall meet at least quarterly.
(2) A voting member of the commission who fails to attend at least 75% of called meetings in a calendar year is automatically removed from the commission.
(3) A commission quorum is a simple majority of the voting members.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 20 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism Act › Part 2 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism › Section 205 - Commission duties.

Affected by 63I-1-209 on 7/1/2026
Effective 5/14/2019
9-20-205.
Commission duties.
(1) The commission shall:
(a) administer the selection, development, and oversight of programs funded and established by the act;
(b) pursue opportunities for sustainable and high-impact community service;
(c) develop and annually update a three-year community service plan for the state, including the establishment of state priorities; and
(d) stimulate increased community awareness of the impact of volunteer service in the state.
(2)
(a) The commission may, subject to Title 63J, Chapter 5, Federal Funds Procedures Act, receive and accept federal funds, and may receive and accept private gifts, donations, or funds from any source.
(b) Money received under this Subsection (2) shall be deposited with the state and shall be available to the commission to carry out the purposes of this part.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 20 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism Act › Part 2 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism › Section 206 - Reporting and administration.

Affected by 63I-1-209 on 7/1/2026
Effective 5/14/2019
9-20-206.
Reporting and administration.
(1) The executive director, in consultation with the commission, shall appoint a director of the commission who is:
(a) experienced in administration; and
(b) qualified by education or training in the field of public administration.
(2) The director of the commission shall report to the executive director.
(3) The commission shall:
(a) report to the office of the lieutenant governor; and
(b) by January 1, provide an annual written report to the lieutenant governor on service and volunteerism in the state.
(4) The department shall provide administrative and staff support services to the commission.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 20 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism Act › Part 2 - Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism › Section 207 - Rulemaking.

Affected by 63I-1-209 on 7/1/2026
Effective 5/5/2021
9-20-207.
Rulemaking.
In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and the provisions of this chapter, the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement may make rules to:
(1) implement this chapter; and
(2) ensure the commission complies with the act and related federal requirements.
Amended by Chapter 184, 2021 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act › Part 1 - General Provisions › Section 102 - Definitions.

Effective 5/14/2019
9-21-102.
Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Commission" means the Utah Multicultural Commission created in Section 9-21-301.
(2) "Director" means the director of the Division of Multicultural Affairs.
(3) "Division" means the Division of Multicultural Affairs created in Section 9-21-201.
(4) "Human rights commission" means the Utah Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission created in Section 9-21-401.
Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act › Part 2 - Division of Multicultural Affairs › Section 201 - Creation.

Effective 5/14/2019
9-21-201.
Creation.
(1) There is created within the department the Division of Multicultural Affairs under the administration and general supervision of the executive director.
(2) The division shall be under the policy direction of the executive director in consultation with the director and the commission.
Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act › Part 2 - Division of Multicultural Affairs › Section 202 - Responsibilities of the division.

Effective 5/14/2019
9-21-202.
Responsibilities of the division.
The responsibilities of the division include:
(1) identifying the needs of the state's multicultural communities;
(2) promoting inclusiveness and cultivating trust and cooperation between the state, nonprofit entities receiving state funds, and the state's multicultural communities; and
(3) working with state agencies to ensure the state provides equitable resources, services, and programs to address the needs of the state's multicultural communities.
Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act › Part 2 - Division of Multicultural Affairs › Section 203 - Reporting requirements.

Effective 5/14/2019
9-21-203.
Reporting requirements.
The division shall submit an annual written report to the department for inclusion in the department's annual report described in Section 9-1-208, which shall describe the activities and recommendations of:
(1) the division in meeting the division's responsibilities as described in this chapter;
(2) the commission in meeting the commission's responsibilities as described in this chapter, including the strategic plan described in Section 9-21-302; and
(3) the human rights commission in meeting the human rights commission's responsibilities as described in this chapter.
Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act › Part 3 - Utah Multicultural Commission › Section 301 - Creation of commission -- Membership -- Rulemaking.

Effective 7/1/2023
9-21-301.
Creation of commission -- Membership -- Rulemaking.
(1) There is created within the division the Utah Multicultural Commission.
(2) The commission shall consist of the following 13 members, appointed by the governor:
(a) one individual who advises the governor on education issues;
(b) one individual who advises the governor on homelessness issues;
(c) one individual who advises the governor on legislative policy;
(d) one individual who advises the governor on criminal and juvenile justice issues;
(e) one individual who advises the governor on issues concerning families and children; and
(f) eight individuals who represent Utah's multicultural communities.
(3)
(a) A member of the commission:
(i) shall serve for a term of two years; and
(ii) may not serve more than two terms.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a)(i), the governor shall at the time of appointment adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointed every two years.
(c) When a vacancy occurs in the membership, the governor shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
(4) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum of the commission at any meeting, and the action of the majority of members present is the action of the commission.
(5) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
(a) Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107; and
(b) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.
(6) The department shall make rules establishing the membership, duties, and procedures of the commission in accordance with the requirements of:
(a) this chapter; and
(b)Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
(7) The department shall provide administrative support to the commission.
Amended by Chapter 160, 2023 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act › Part 3 - Utah Multicultural Commission › Section 302 - Commission duties.

Effective 7/1/2023
9-21-302.
Commission duties.
(1) The commission shall:
(a) cooperate with the division and state agencies to ensure the state's resources, services, and programs:
(i) advance the interests of the state's multicultural communities;
(ii) are properly communicated and delivered to the state's multicultural communities; and
(iii) promote a climate of inclusion in the state;
(b) develop and submit to the lieutenant governor an annual report that includes:
(i) a description of the needs, goals, and deliverables that will directly impact the most significant and urgent needs of the state's multicultural communities; and
(ii) recommendations on how the state should act to address the needs, goals, and deliverables described in Subsection (1)(b)(i); and
(c) convene an annual meeting to discuss issues affecting the state's multicultural communities in coordination with the governor, lieutenant governor, and relevant stakeholders.
(2) In carrying out the duties described in Subsection (1), the commission shall:
(a) consult with the lieutenant governor; and
(b) prioritize programs and efforts related to:
(i) employment;
(ii) education;
(iii) housing;
(iv) criminal and juvenile justice; or
(v) health and mental health, including suicide prevention.
Amended by Chapter 160, 2023 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act › Part 4 - Utah Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission › Section 401 - Creation of human rights commission -- Membership -- Rulemaking.

Effective 5/14/2019
9-21-401.
Creation of human rights commission -- Membership -- Rulemaking.
(1) There is created within the division the Utah Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission.
(2)
(a) The human rights commission shall consist of 13 members appointed by the governor to two-year terms.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (2)(a), the governor shall at the time of appointment adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of human rights commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the human rights commission is appointed every two years.
(3) The governor shall appoint one of the members as chair of the human rights commission.
(4) The human rights commission shall meet at least quarterly.
(5) A majority of the members of the human rights commission constitutes a quorum of the human rights commission at any meeting, and the action of the majority of members present is the action of the human rights commission.
(6) A member appointed by the governor may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
(7) When a vacancy occurs in the membership, the governor shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
(8) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
(a) Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107; and
(b) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.
(9) The department shall make rules establishing the membership, duties, and procedures of the human rights commission in accordance with the requirements of:
(a) this chapter; and
(b)Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
(10) The department shall provide administrative support to the commission.
Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 21 - Division of Multicultural Affairs Act › Part 4 - Utah Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission › Section 402 - Human rights commission duties.

Effective 5/14/2019
9-21-402.
Human rights commission duties.
The human rights commission shall:
(1) promote Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by:
(a) encouraging appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating the federal and state holiday, which occurs on the third Monday of January each year;
(b) seeking to involve the public and private sectors in promoting diversity, equality, and human rights;
(c) providing recommendations and assistance to government entities and private organizations regarding the observance of the holiday;
(d) coordinating efforts with state residents of diverse backgrounds and with private organizations regarding the observance of the holiday; and
(e) partnering with educational institutions to assist schools in promoting appropriate events to honor human rights and the holiday; and
(2) report annually to the division regarding the activities of the commission.
Enacted by Chapter 221, 2019 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center › Part 1 - Stem Action Center › Section 101 - Title.

Effective 7/1/2019
9-22-101.
Title.
This chapter is known as the "STEM Action Center."
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session
Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center › Part 1 - Stem Action Center › Section 102 - Definitions.

Effective 7/1/2021
9-22-102.
Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Computing partnerships" means a set of skills, knowledge, and aptitudes used in computer science, information technology, or computer engineering courses and career options.
(2) "Director" means the director appointed by the STEM board to oversee the administration of the STEM Action Center.
(3) "Educator" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53E-6-102.
(4) "Foundation" means a foundation established as described in Subsections 9-22-104(3) and (4).
(5) "Fund" means the STEM Action Center Foundation Fund created in Section 9-22-105.
(6) "Grant program" means the Computing Partnerships Grants program created in this part.
(7) "High quality professional development" means professional development that meets high quality standards developed by the State Board of Education.
(8) "Institution of higher education" means an institution listed in Section 53B-1-102.
(9) "K-16" means kindergarten through grade 12 and post-secondary education programs.
(10) "Provider" means a provider selected on behalf of the STEM board by the staff of the STEM board and the staff of the State Board of Education:
(a) through a request for proposals process; or
(b) through a direct award or sole source procurement process for a pilot described in Section 9-22-107.
(11) "Review committee" means the committee established under Section 9-22-114.
(12) "Stacked credentials" means credentials that:
(a) an individual can build upon to access an advanced job or higher wage;
(b) are part of a career pathway system;
(c) provide a pathway culminating in the equivalent of an associate's or bachelor's degree;
(d) facilitate multiple exit and entry points; and
(e) recognize sub-goals or momentum points.
(13) "STEM" means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
(14) "STEM Action Center" means the center described in Section 9-22-106.
(15) "STEM board" means the STEM Action Center Board created in Section 9-22-103.
(16) "Talent Ready Program" means the Talent Ready Utah Program created in Section 53B-34-103.
Amended by Chapter 282, 2021 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center › Part 1 - Stem Action Center › Section 103 - STEM Action Center Board creation -- Membership.

Effective 7/1/2023
9-22-103.
STEM Action Center Board creation -- Membership.
(1) There is created the STEM Action Center Board, composed of the following members:
(a) seven private sector members who represent business, appointed by the governor;
(b) the state superintendent of public instruction or the state superintendent's designee;
(c) the commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee;
(d) one member appointed by the governor;
(e) a member of the State Board of Education, chosen by the chair of the State Board of Education;
(f) the executive director of the department or the executive director's designee; and
(g) the executive director of the Department of Workforce Services or the executive director's designee.
(2)
(a) The private sector members appointed by the governor in Subsection (1)(a) shall represent a business or trade association whose primary focus is science, technology, or engineering.
(b) Except as required by Subsection (2)(c), members appointed by the governor shall be appointed to four-year terms.
(c) The length of terms of the members shall be staggered so that approximately half of the committee is appointed every two years.
(d) The members may not serve more than two full consecutive terms except where the governor determines that an additional term is in the best interest of the state.
(e) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.
(3) Attendance of a simple majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of official committee business.
(4) Formal action by the STEM board requires a majority vote of a quorum.
(5) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
(a) Section 63A-3-106;
(b) Section 63A-3-107; and
(c) rules made by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.
(6) The governor shall select the chair of the STEM board to serve a two-year term.
(7) The executive director of the department or the executive director's designee shall serve as the vice chair of the STEM board.
Amended by Chapter 160, 2023 General Session
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center › Part 1 - Stem Action Center › Section 105 - STEM Action Center Foundation Fund.

Effective 7/1/2019
9-22-105.
STEM Action Center Foundation Fund.
(1) There is created an expendable special revenue fund known as the "STEM Action Center Foundation Fund."
(2) The director shall administer the fund under the direction of the STEM board.
(3) Money may be deposited into the fund from a variety of sources, including transfers, grants, private foundations, individual donors, gifts, bequests, legislative appropriations, and money made available from any other source.
(4) Money collected by a foundation described in Subsections 9-22-104(3) and (4) shall be deposited into the fund.
(5) Any portion of the fund may be treated as an endowment fund such that the principal of that portion of the fund is held in perpetuity on behalf of the STEM Action Center.
(6) The state treasurer shall invest the money in the fund according to the procedures and requirements of Title 51, Chapter 7, State Money Management Act, except that all interest or other earnings derived from those investments shall be deposited into the fund.
(7) The director, under the direction of the STEM board, may expend money from the fund for the purposes described in this part.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session
Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center › Part 1 - Stem Action Center › Section 108 - Distribution of STEM education instructional technology to schools.

Effective 7/1/2019
9-22-108.
Distribution of STEM education instructional technology to schools.
(1) Subject to legislative appropriations, on behalf of the STEM board, the staff of the STEM board and the staff of the State Board of Education shall collaborate and shall:
(a) distribute STEM education related instructional technology described in Section 9-22-107 to school districts and charter schools; and
(b) provide related professional development to the school districts and charter schools that receive STEM education related instructional technology.
(2) A school district or charter school may apply to the STEM board, through a competitive process, to receive STEM education related instructional technology from the STEM board.
(3) A school district or charter school that receives STEM education related instructional technology as described in this section shall provide the school district's or charter school's own computer hardware.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session
Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center › Part 1 - Stem Action Center › Section 109 - Report to Legislature and the State Board of Education.

Effective 7/1/2019
9-22-109.
Report to Legislature and the State Board of Education.
(1) The STEM board shall report the progress of the STEM Action Center, including the information described in Subsection (2), to the following groups once each year:
(a) the Education Interim Committee;
(b) the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee;
(c) the State Board of Education; and
(d) the department for inclusion in the department's annual written report described in Section 9-1-208.
(2) The report described in Subsection (1) shall include information that demonstrates the effectiveness of the program, including:
(a) the number of educators receiving high quality professional development;
(b) the number of students receiving services from the STEM Action Center;
(c) a list of the providers selected pursuant to this part;
(d) a report on the STEM Action Center's fulfillment of its duties described in Section 9-22-106; and
(e) student performance of students participating in a STEM Action Center program as collected in Subsection 9-22-106(4).
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session
Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center › Part 1 - Stem Action Center › Section 110 - Acquisition of STEM education high quality professional development.

Effective 7/1/2019
9-22-110.
Acquisition of STEM education high quality professional development.
(1) The STEM Action Center may, through a request for proposals process, select technology providers for the purpose of providing a STEM education high quality professional development application.
(2) The high quality professional development application described in Subsection (1) shall:
(a) allow the State Board of Education, a school district, or a school to define the application's input and track results of the high quality professional development;
(b) allow educators to access automatic tools, resources, and strategies , including instructional materials with integrated STEM content;
(c) allow educators to work in online learning communities, including giving and receiving feedback via uploaded video;
(d) track and report data on the usage of the components of the application's system and the relationship to improvement in classroom instruction;
(e) include video examples of highly effective STEM education teaching that:
(i) cover a cross section of grade levels and subjects;
(ii) under the direction of the State Board of Education, include videos of highly effective Utah STEM educators; and
(iii) contain tools to help educators implement what they have learned; and
(f) allow for additional STEM education video content to be added.
(3) In addition to the high quality professional development application described in Subsections (1) and (2), the STEM Action Center may create STEM education hybrid or blended high quality professional development that allows for face-to-face applied learning.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session
Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.
2023 Utah Code › Title 9 - Cultural and Community Engagement › Chapter 22 - Stem Action Center › Part 1 - Stem Action Center › Section 111 - STEM education middle school applied science initiative.

Effective 7/1/2019
9-22-111.
STEM education middle school applied science initiative.
(1) The STEM Action Center shall develop an applied science initiative for students in grades 7 and 8 that includes:
(a) a STEM applied science curriculum with instructional materials;
(b) STEM hybrid or blended high quality professional development that allows for face-to-face applied learning; and
(c) hands-on tools for STEM applied science learning.
(2) The STEM Action Center may, through a request for proposals process, select a consultant to assist in developing the initiative described in Subsection (1).
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 487, 2019 General Session
Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number used in HB 224, Chapter 221.