All Roll Calls
Yes: 116 • No: 1
UtahH.B. 752026 General SessionHouseWALLET
American Indian and Alaska Native Education Amendments
Sponsored By: Christine F. Watkins (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationIndian AffairsLegislative OperationsLegislative Committees and Task ForcesAdministrative RulemakingAdministrative Rulemaking and ProceduresState Board of EducationEducation Grant ProgramsNew Rulemaking Authority
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Education liaison and yearly tribal oversight
If the budget allows, the superintendent appoints an American Indian–Alaska Native Public Education Liaison. The liaison helps build the state plan and put it into action with local school plans. Each year, the liaison reports to the Native American Legislative Liaison Committee on who got grants, how well the money worked, plan progress, and needed laws. The committee holds at least one meeting a year to discuss education with stakeholders. These rules take effect May 6, 2026.
Grants for schools with many Native students
The state runs a grant program to help schools that serve many American Indian and Alaska Native students. A "concentrated school" has at least 29% Native students. Grants can pay for books, supplies, teacher stipends, recruiting, retention, training, and conferences. At least two-thirds of funds are prioritized for concentrated schools in fourth, fifth, or sixth class counties with large Native populations. The State Board can use up to 3% of program funds for administration. These rules take effect May 6, 2026.
New statewide plan for Native student success
The State Board must adopt an American Indian and Alaska Native education state plan by January 1, 2027. The plan names the most urgent academic needs and sets clear steps using recent data and evidence. It lists programs and resources as of January 1, 2026, including the new grant program, and shows how to use them better. It must include hiring and retaining strong teachers, ongoing reports to the Native American Legislative Liaison Committee, and a process to share data with tribal education leaders. Before adoption, the Board presents the plan to the committee and consults with tribal leaders and stakeholders under federal ESSA rules. These duties take effect May 6, 2026.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Christine F. Watkins
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Ronald M. Winterton
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/12/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 22 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2026
Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 72 • No: 0
House vote • 1/22/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
2/27/2026House/ to Governor
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/19/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/19/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/16/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/16/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/12/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/12/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/9/2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ placed on Consent Calendar
2/9/2026SenateSenate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
2/6/2026Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/6/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/3/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/2/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
1/30/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ floor amendment
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/23/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/19/2026
Amended 1/30/2026 12:01:603
1/30/2026
Introduced
12/23/2025
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