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Yes: 99 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 12026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Public Education Base Budget Amendments
Sponsored By: Stephen L. Whyte (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationSchool FinanceState School Funding Distribution
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.
FY 2027 base funding for schools
For FY 2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027), schools receive $3.1676 billion from the Uniform School Fund, $77 million one‑time from the stabilization account, and $866.8427 million from local revenue. Total Basic School Program funding is $4.1115 billion to support core K–12 operations and weighted pupil units.
Teacher and Student Success funding
For FY 2027, the Teacher and Student Success Account receives $228.5496 million from the Income Tax Fund plus $5.5058 million in interest, for a total of $234.0554 million. These dollars support teacher and student improvement plans under the account.
Stabilization fund to steady school budgets
Beginning July 1, 2026, 15% of the state’s ongoing revenue surplus flows into the Public Education Economic Stabilization Account, capped so ongoing deposits do not exceed 11% of Uniform School Fund appropriations. The account pays for one‑time education items in most years, backstops the Minimum School Program when revenues fall short, and covers any gap in the minimum basic local amount. For FY 2027, $483.474 million moves into the account; $35.538 million is moved on May 6, 2026. Budget writers must include one‑time items when funds are available: up to 10% for 32 paid teacher professional hours, supplies and materials, future‑educator stipends, rural sports facilities, and $65 million for the Catalyst Center. Most provisions take effect July 1, 2026; Section 5 appropriations take effect May 6, 2026 with the governor’s approval.
Property tax changes for school funding
Beginning July 1, 2026, the statewide minimum basic local amount rises to $866,842,700. The preliminary minimum basic tax rate falls to 0.001352 (down from 0.001408). Homeowners can estimate the levy by multiplying their taxable value by 0.001352. The certified rate is finalized by June 22 and may differ from the preliminary rate.
Emergency help for English learner surges
A school qualifies for emergency funds when its English‑learner count rises by at least 40% and by 10 or more students over its three‑year average. The State Board can also approve aid when an LEA shows a significant increase and a substantial need even if thresholds are not met. “Student learning English” now means a currently enrolled K–12 student with interrupted formal education, defined as not born in any state and missing at least two full academic years in U.S. schools. These grants draw from nonlapsing at‑risk WPU funds, up to $500,000 per year statewide. Money must go to classrooms and students (training, smaller classes, classroom aides, instructional resources), not administration.
New rules for high school CTE
State CTE funds now support grades 9–12, with two exceptions: comprehensive guidance and work‑based learning can be funded at any grade. The State Board funds approved CTE based on high‑school hours and may use up to 20% of funds for performance measures. The board cannot set rules on a CTE center’s operations or staffing when defining eligibility. Local school or charter boards choose the center’s administrative structure.
New levy increment funds school growth
The law creates a basic levy increment rate set to raise $75 million statewide. When the Legislature appropriates these proceeds, the state deposits an equal amount into the Minimum Basic Growth Account. For FY 2027, the Legislature also transfers $75 million from the Income Tax Fund plus $2.6335 million in interest to this growth account.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Stephen L. Whyte
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Heidi Balderree
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 1/29/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/29/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/29/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 28 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/28/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 71 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
1/31/2026House/ to Governor
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
1/30/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
1/30/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
1/29/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
1/29/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
1/29/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
1/29/2026HouseSenate/ to House
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ circled
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/28/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
1/28/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
1/28/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
1/28/2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
1/28/2026HouseHouse/ circled
1/26/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
1/26/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/26/2026HouseHouse/ lifted from Rules
1/26/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/20/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
1/30/2026
Introduced
1/19/2026
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