Utah Code Title 26B. Utah Health and Human Services Codes § 26B-7-104. Child literacy--Distribution of information kits

(a) succeed in school;

(b) successfully compete in a global society; and

(c) become a productive, responsible citizen.

(2)(a) To help further this end, the department may make available to parents of new-born infants, as a resource, an information kit regarding child development, the development of emerging literacy skills, and activities which promote and enhance emerging literacy skills, including reading aloud to the child on a regular basis.

(b) The department shall seek private funding to help support this program.

(3)(a) The department may seek assistance from the State Board of Education and local hospitals in making the information kit available to parents on a voluntary basis.

(b) The department may also seek assistance from private entities in making the kits available to parents.