Bill > HB0331

This bill creates the Hope Scholarship Program, which allows eligible students in Utah to receive scholarships to use at approved private schools or for approved educational services and materials. The program is administered by a scholarship granting organization contracted with the State Board of Education. The bill defines eligibility requirements, the application process, authorized uses of scholarship funds, and reporting requirements. It also establishes regulations for qualifying service providers and provides an initial $2 million in state funding for the program's start-up and marketing costs.