All Roll Calls
Yes: 116 • No: 1
UtahH.B. 4262026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Online Education Service Provider Amendments
Sponsored By: R. Neil Walter (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationSchool PersonnelState Board of EducationLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)Online Learning and/or Technology
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Full funding for learner-validated students
Beginning May 6, 2026, a student in a qualifying learner‑validated program counts the same as a full‑time student for state weighted funding. The school assigns a licensed teacher of record employed by the district, keeps and documents required student‑to‑teacher ratios, and requires and documents participation in supports, coursework, and assessments. The school must provide proof of compliance to the State Board on request.
Waivers for proficient online learners
Beginning May 6, 2026, the State Board can waive some rules for an individual student who proves proficiency. Waivers can cover pacing, checkpoints, required interactions, class size ratios, or completing units in order. The school must show state‑approved test results, documented mastery, or other board‑approved proof. The waiver cannot remove the teacher of record or the monitoring and documentation requirements.
New rules for schools offering online and self-paced classes
Beginning May 6, 2026, schools and districts that run self-paced or online classes must follow new accountability rules. Each student has a licensed teacher of record who tracks progress, aligns work to state standards, meets testing rules, keeps rigor equal to in-person classes, and documents all of it. The school’s written policy must set pacing to finish within the school year, checkpoints with verified identity, minimum teacher–student interactions, class size limits, required order of units, and steps to monitor and record progress. Schools may contract with outside course providers and can give students needed devices or materials, but the school keeps oversight and assigns the teacher of record. The same rules apply to statewide online courses, and the State Board sets teacher oversight and accountability standards by rule.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
R. Neil Walter
Republican • House
Cosponsors
John D. Johnson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 25 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 65 • No: 1
House vote • 2/18/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 11 • 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
3/10/2026Bill 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/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
3/3/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/2/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/24/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/24/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/24/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/24/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/19/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #1
2/10/2026
Introduced
1/29/2026
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