Bill > HB0002

This bill makes several changes to public education funding and policies in Utah. Key provisions include: - Modifying the Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship Program to increase the scholarship amounts for eligible students and prioritize those with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). - Providing LEAs (Local Education Agencies) more budgetary flexibility to use up to 35% of state restricted funds to respond to changing circumstances and student needs. - Adjusting the minimum basic tax rate and WPU (Weighted Pupil Unit) value rate formulas used to fund the basic school program. - Requiring LEAs to report average daily membership for all kindergarten students attending full-day schedules and providing a half-day kindergarten option. - Appropriating funds for various education programs, including the Minimum School Program, teacher and student support, and capital projects. The bill also includes several technical and conforming amendments to related education statutes.

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