All Roll Calls
Yes: 130 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 3582026 General SessionHouseWALLET
School Scheduling Amendments
Sponsored By: Doug Welton (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationState Board of EducationLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
More flexible school schedules for families
The State Board sets the number of school days or equivalent hours. Districts and charters may move up to 32 instructional hours (four school days) into teacher prep or training. A two‑thirds board vote at a public meeting is required, and parents get at least 90 days’ notice. Time in approved tech‑enhanced classes counts for attendance, but time watching ads does not. These rules take effect July 1, 2026.
Equal fees and waivers for online activities
The State Board sets fee rules for online students in district activities. Online students pay the same participation fees as other students and can get waivers under existing rules. The online school must pay part of the district’s activity costs, based on average state and local per‑student funding, not including building costs. The Board may set uniform statewide fees using average costs. This starts July 1, 2026.
Online students can join school activities
An online student is eligible for activities at the school where the custodial parent lives, unless the student already gained athletic eligibility at another public school in grade 9 or 10. The student may also join at the school they left to go online. Other schools may allow participation if the student meets the same initial eligibility, entry, and enrollment rules. Online students follow the same standards as full‑time students, and schools cannot add extra requirements. Online students may try out for competitive teams. These rules begin July 1, 2026.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Doug Welton
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Michael K. McKell
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 69 • No: 0
House vote • 2/9/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 2/9/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 2/9/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026House/ to Governor
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft 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 3rd reading
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ placed on Consent Calendar
3/3/2026SenateSenate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
3/2/2026Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/2/2026Senate/ 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
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ comm rpt/ substituted
2/10/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #1
2/9/2026
Introduced
1/23/2026
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