Commentary: Formation of new School Safety Commission should raise concerns

Haven’t heard of the Utah School Safety Commission? You’re not alone. We are community stakeholders who stay informed about what is happening in education, juvenile justice, youth mental health — and this commission was news to us. Typically, a new legislative commission or task force comes to the public’s attention through actual legislation. A bill is proposed, debated, amended and voted on. This process is conducted on the public record, as are all subsequent meetings