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UT HB0001

UT HB0001
Public Education Base Budget Amendments


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
01/28/2026
Passed
01/31/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/31/2026

Introduced Session

2026 General Session

Bill Summary

General Description: This bill supplements or reduces appropriations otherwise provided for the support and operation of public education for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, and appropriates funds for the support and operation of public education for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

AI Summary

This bill adjusts public education funding for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, by amending existing laws related to the minimum basic tax rate, career and technical education programs, emergency funding for schools with increased enrollment of students learning English, and the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account. Specifically, it updates the minimum basic local amount and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, allows comprehensive high schools to qualify as approved career and technical education centers, modifies the criteria for emergency funding for schools with a higher percentage of students learning English, and adjusts how funds are allocated to the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account, including a specific appropriation to the Catalyst Center Grant Program. The bill also details appropriations for both fiscal years, outlining specific amounts for various educational programs and initiatives.

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Governor Signed in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling (on 01/31/2026)

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