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UtahH.B. 4672026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Utah Fits All Scholarship Program Modifications
Sponsored By: Candice B. Pierucci (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationState Board of Education
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
Scholarship amounts and payment timing
The law sets yearly scholarship caps: up to $8,000 for private school students, $4,000 for home-based ages 5–11, and $6,000 for home-based ages 12–18. Money is sent in two equal payments, by July 31 and December 31. After the state sends funds, the financial administrator makes them available within five business days. Approved reimbursements must be paid within 10 business days.
Scholarship money is not state-taxable
Scholarship payments deposited into your child’s account are not Utah taxable income to you. You do not report these disbursements on your Utah state return.
LEA services, fees, and student rights
LEAs must offer services without enrolling scholarship students or taking WPU funds and must treat them the same for teams, auditions, and activities. Fees must be based on actual costs, itemized, and published each year. LEAs must provide the same liability coverage and share required info to receive funds. LEAs cannot make students sign waivers blocking other providers or refuse services that do not need enrollment. The State Board writes rules so LEAs can create and publish these fee structures.
Program start date and setup
The law creates the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, run by a program manager and a financial administrator. Parents can open accounts to pay allowed K–12 education costs, based on rules and yearly funding. The law takes effect May 6, 2026, or earlier if approved by two‑thirds of each house and signed or overridden.
How to apply and get picked
Returning students apply starting March 1; new students apply starting April 1; the window closes May 1. The program decides within 30 days after the deadline. Priority goes to last year’s users, then siblings, then families at or below 300% of the federal poverty level; lotteries fill remaining seats. If a student exits midyear, recovered funds can support new awards up to 75% (quarter 2) or 50% (quarter 3), with no new awards from funds recovered in quarter 4. Parents must sign a state tax consent so income can be checked.
Rules for private schools taking scholarships
Private schools with 150+ students must show recent financial solvency and run fingerprint background checks for certain staff. Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, they must post tuition, all fees, and refund policies that are the same for scholarship and non‑scholarship students, report withdrawals within five business days, and send any refund to the program within five business days. Schools cannot force students to waive the right to transfer during the year, and a school that changes ownership must pause eligibility until re‑approved. Residential treatment facilities are not eligible providers. Schools and LEAs may not give cash refunds to parents; refunds go back into the student’s scholarship account, and the program posts a public list of eligible schools.
What you can buy with funds
You can pay for tuition, tutoring, textbooks and curricula, software and some devices, exams, disability services, some LEA services, and more. Transportation ride fees are capped at $750 per school year. Devices can be purchased only once every three years. Up to 20% of your award can go to extracurriculars and up to 20% to physical education. A parent cannot be paid from scholarship funds for teaching their own child; some services and exams need approval.
No extra fees and quick pre-approvals
You do not pay an application fee to open a scholarship account. Companies that manage funds cannot charge you processing fees or pass third‑party fees to you. You can request pre‑approval for an expense and get a decision within seven business days by portal, email, or phone.
Send a portfolio or test yearly
To stay eligible next year, you must submit a student portfolio or assessment results by May 31 (or on an approved schedule). The program manager must receive it for your child to keep the scholarship.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Candice B. Pierucci
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Kirk A. Cullimore
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 19 • No: 10
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 59 • No: 7
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 1
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 60 • No: 6
House vote • 2/17/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 14 • No: 0
House vote • 2/17/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 12 • No: 2
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
3/7/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/7/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ circled
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
3/3/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #5
3/4/2026
Substitute #4
3/2/2026
Substitute #3
2/17/2026
Substitute #2
2/16/2026
Substitute #1
2/5/2026
Introduced
2/3/2026
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