South Jordan Elementary School Students Debate Mock Bills at State Capitol

It was a lesson in the legislative process that some 5th grade students from South Jordan Elementary School won’t soon forget. Students in Diane Witt-Roper’s class received a personal invitation from State Representative Susan Pulsipher to have a private tour of the Capitol. Jordan Board of Education President Tracy Miller joined the class at the Capitol as well.

The students experienced what it is like to sit in the Senate chamber where they learned about how our State government operates and how to present a bill.  After lunch, the students were invited to sit in the State House of Representative’s seats where they held their own mock session.  During the mock session, they presented, debated, and voted on bills such as; eliminating pizza in school lunch, requiring schools in Utah to start at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m., requiring children under the age of 18 to obtain a permit before they can use social media, and honoring the Utah Jazz for all they do for the State of Utah.

It was a great opportunity for the young students to better understand what goes into passing a bill in the legislature. Thanks to Representative Pulsipher and everyone involved in this hands-on legislative lesson!