All Roll Calls
Yes: 107 • No: 5
UtahH.B. 1452026 General SessionHouseWALLET
School Excused Absence Amendments
Sponsored By: Carl R. Albrecht (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)AthleticsColleges and UniversitiesSchool Districts
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Bill Overview
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New absence and excuse rules for families
Beginning July 1, 2026, schools cannot combine multiple tardies into an absence for truancy. The law adds new valid excuses, including a rodeo sanctioned by an international youth rodeo nonprofit. A parent’s reason counts if the student has at least a 2.0 GPA and takes part in eligible clubs or programs like mountain biking, shooting sports, or a Utah State University youth program. A parent’s note by itself does not count for the specific reason named in the law.
New categories for small K-12 schools
Beginning July 1, 2026, the law recognizes two small K–12 education businesses. A home-based microschool must register as a business, operate from a residence, and serve 16 or fewer students; daycare is not included. A micro-education entity must register as a business and serve 100 or fewer students; it is not a daycare, home-based microschool, private school, or public school. The law also defines an “Instructor” as someone who teaches in these settings.
Changes start July 1, 2026
The law takes effect on July 1, 2026. All changes and definitions start on that date.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Carl R. Albrecht
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Michael K. McKell
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 19 • No: 2
House vote • 2/25/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 1
House vote • 2/18/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 66 • No: 1
House vote • 2/9/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 2/9/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/6/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/26/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/25/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/18/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/18/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/18/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/18/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/10/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #1
2/9/2026
Introduced
1/5/2026
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