Bill > HB0192

This bill modifies the definition of "scholarship expense" in the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program by explicitly prohibiting certain types of expenses from being considered eligible scholarship expenses. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that scholarship expenses cannot include costs related to sports, recreational activities, or athletic programs such as team fees, uniforms, equipment, ski passes, lift tickets, or recreational facility access. Additionally, the bill excludes any expenses for activities or programs that are already available to the scholarship student through a local education agency (LEA) or other public program. The bill preserves the existing list of eligible scholarship expenses, which includes items like tuition, fees, instructional materials, tutoring services, educational software, computer hardware, examination fees, and educational services for students with disabilities. The modifications aim to clarify and narrow the types of expenses that can be paid for using scholarship funds, ensuring that the funds are used primarily for direct educational purposes. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving stakeholders time to adapt to the new expense guidelines.

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