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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Introduced Session
2026 General Session
Bill Summary
General Description: This bill ensures students meeting graduation requirements can participate in graduation ceremonies.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Utah law to ensure that students who meet their high school graduation requirements can participate in graduation ceremonies and other related recognition activities. Specifically, it adds a requirement for the state board to ensure that local education agencies (LEAs), which are school districts or charter schools, comply with a new section of law that mandates allowing students to participate in graduation activities if they are awarded or will be awarded a diploma, even if they are in an online program, unless their participation poses significant safety concerns. The bill also clarifies that "graduation activities" include ceremonies, commencement exercises, celebrations, and honors events.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed (on 03/06/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0169.html |
| Senate Committee Report SB0169 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/SB0169S02.pdf |
| Fiscal Note SB0169 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0169.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0169.pdf |
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