All Roll Calls
Yes: 138 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 1632026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Grow Your Own Educator Pipeline Program Amendments
Sponsored By: Ryan D. Wilcox (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationSchool PersonnelLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)Education Grant ProgramsSpecial Education
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Covers tuition and some paid hours
Beginning May 6, 2026, scholarships can pay tuition, books, fees, and certification tests. They can also fund mentor stipends and counselor assistant stipends. If a district or charter pays 15% of a full‑time job and benefits, it may also pay 35% during training. That 35% covers up to one semester of student teaching for paraprofessionals, or up to two semesters of practicum or internship for counselor assistants or interns.
State grants fund educator scholarships
Beginning May 6, 2026, the state runs the Grow Your Own Educator Pipeline Program. The State Board of Education gives competitive grants to school districts and charter schools. Districts and charters use the money to give scholarships to paraprofessionals, teachers, counselor assistants, and counselor interns to earn licenses, including school psychologist and social worker licenses. The State Board sets award amounts and priorities based on each district’s or charter’s need, and principals nominate candidates. The State Board also writes rules for applications, how money is given out, mentors, and related items under state rulemaking law.
Eligibility rules for educator scholarships
Beginning May 6, 2026, you must live in Utah to be picked. Paraprofessionals qualify with at least one year working for a district or charter, or with equivalent outside experience; only up to 20% of paraprofessional awards can use the outside path. Paraprofessional recipients must keep working for the same district or charter while earning the degree. Teacher candidates qualify if they were paraprofessionals who got a program scholarship, were hired as teachers before finishing training, and now teach for the same district or charter; licensed teachers can also get help to earn a special education endorsement. Enrollment must be in accredited programs: CACREP for counseling master’s, NASP for school psychology, and CSWE for social work.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ryan D. Wilcox
Republican • House
Cosponsors
John D. Johnson
Republican • Senate
Jason E. Thompson
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/5/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 71 • No: 0
House vote • 1/27/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026House/ to Governor
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/23/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/23/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/23/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/23/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/19/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/17/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/12/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/9/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/28/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/23/2026
Introduced
1/7/2026
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