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UtahH.B. 3122026 General SessionHouseWALLET
School Curriculum and Standards Modifications
Sponsored By: Tiara Auxier (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationState Board of EducationLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)Standards and Curriculum
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Bill Overview
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14 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 3 costs, 4 mixed.
Free state curriculum materials online
Subject to funding starting July 1, 2026, the state creates open, standards‑aligned curriculum that is accessible, age‑appropriate, and openly licensed. A stakeholder advisory group with parents, teachers, and districts reviews materials and takes public comment before release. Districts cannot be forced to use these materials; if they choose them, they must follow their normal approval process. The state owns and hosts the resources.
More early reading help for K–3
Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible K–3 students at Title I or Partnerships schools get home-use books and a reading device each year, with language choice when possible. The state places trained literacy coaches in prioritized schools (Partnerships schools and the bottom 25% in literacy), sets coach qualifications, and oversees selection and yearly placements. Coaches start helping teachers blend social studies into reading in the 2028–29 school year. The state provides teacher training and regional consultants, launches a website with at‑home reading tips in 2026, and adds social studies content to it in 2028. Schools not in Partnerships grants get community‑engagement training and supports.
New testing rules and parent review
After July 1, 2026, math and English tests cover grades 3–10 and science covers grades 4–10; writing is tested in at least grades 5 and 8. A student’s statewide test score generally cannot set a class grade or promotion, but teachers can use scores to raise grades or show competency. Starting in 2028–29, ELA tests include questions from primary and founding documents. A 15‑member unpaid parent committee reviews all test questions. The state also sets competency‑based standards and assessments for electives.
Stronger social studies across all grades
Effective July 1, 2026, the state updates core standards so students learn history and government with growing depth each year. Districts must teach regular social studies in every elementary grade and finish full implementation by July 1, 2031; the superintendent provides integration guides, a resource library, and ways to measure progress. Boards regularly review civics teaching and take public input. Starting in 2028–29, secondary classes compare government systems (including communism), teach the crimes of communist regimes, and study founding ideas; grades 3–12 cover the historical and philosophical context of founding documents. Schools may use listed heritage texts (like Federalist Papers and the Bible as literature), but teaching of religious texts must be literary and historical, not doctrinal. Schools must display “In God We Trust,” and schools may not censor listed heritage documents for religious or cultural reasons.
Literacy coaches shielded from extra duties
Beginning July 1, 2026, literacy coaches are not assigned non-coaching jobs. Prohibited tasks include being an evaluator, substitute, clerical aid, recess or lunch aid, behavioral therapist, tester, counselor, interventionist, program manager, or contest leader. Any duty that often disrupts coaching is not allowed. This keeps coaches focused on helping teachers and students.
Clearer graduation and credit options
Beginning July 1, 2026, graduates need at least 3.5 social studies units, including two distinct semester courses in American constitutional government (1.0 unit) and two in U.S. history (1.0 unit). Up to 0.5 of the government unit may come from a civic‑focused speech/communication course or from JROTC. Applied and technical classes with design and creative work now count for fine arts credit when they teach design principles and include creative expression.
State keeps control of standards
Effective July 1, 2026, Utah may exit any agreement that gives outside groups control over core standards for reasons like cost, conflicts with law or values, data‑sharing demands, or rules on homeschool/private students. The State Board must publish draft standards for at least 90 days, take public comments, and hold three regional hearings before adopting standards.
Brady-list officer rights removed in 2025
Starting December 1, 2025, the law repeals specific rights for peace officers placed on a prosecutor’s Brady list before May 7, 2025. Those protections no longer apply to that group. Agencies still manage Brady listings under other laws.
Adult education civics initiative repealed
Effective July 1, 2026, the American civics education initiative for adult education is repealed. Adult education programs no longer receive this civics support. Adult learners lose this state-backed learning resource.
Educator training stipends end in 2028
Effective July 1, 2028, the Stipends for Future Educators Grant Program is repealed. Eligible students and paraprofessionals no longer get that stipend. Schools and candidates must plan for the loss of that financial help.
COVID-19 response law repealed 2026
Beginning July 1, 2026, the COVID-19 Health and Economic Response Act is repealed. The state ends the powers and programs contained in that chapter. Agencies face fewer COVID‑specific mandates, but those authorities and programs also end.
School security task force and board end
Effective December 31, 2025, the School Security Task Force is repealed. The related Education Advisory Board is also repealed. Their membership, duties, per diem, and reporting stop. This reduces meeting and reporting costs but also removes an advisory layer for school security.
Some public safety reporting rules repealed
On January 1, 2030, Corrections no longer sends sex‑offender risk assessment results to the state commission. On December 31, 2031, airports and operators no longer file dangerous‑weapon possession reports. These repeals ease reporting burdens but reduce information for oversight and public safety reviews.
Old programs and rules phased out
On July 1, 2026, the law repeals ethnic studies standards, the early mathematics plan, and the early learning plan. It ends the energy and water use pilot and the teacher mentoring pilot on July 1, 2028. It removes several educator evaluation rules on July 1, 2029. Families and educators may see changes in course offerings, teacher supports, and school operations.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tiara Auxier
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Lincoln Fillmore
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/5/2026
House Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate Conference Committee - Final Passage
Yes: 19 • No: 5
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ refuse to concur with Senate amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ refuse to concur with Senate amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ refused to recede from Senate amendments
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House Conference Committee - Final Passage
Yes: 65 • No: 3
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 20 • No: 8
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 2/20/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 51 • No: 17
House vote • 2/12/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 14 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 14 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 13 • No: 1
House vote • 2/4/2026
House Comm - Held
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026House/ 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
3/10/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/10/2026House/ 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/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse Conference Committee - Final Passage
3/5/2026House Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt
3/5/2026House/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate Conference Committee - Final Passage
3/5/2026Senate Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt
3/5/2026Senate/ received from House
3/5/2026SenateConference Committee Report
3/5/2026Bill Substituted by Conference Committee
3/5/2026House/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse Conference Committee Appointed
3/5/2026House/ received from Senate
3/5/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #6
3/5/2026
Substitute #4
3/4/2026
Substitute #5
3/4/2026
Substitute #3
3/2/2026
Amended 2/13/2026 10:02:16
2/13/2026
Substitute #2
2/12/2026
Substitute #1
2/4/2026
Introduced
1/21/2026
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