All Roll Calls
Yes: 199 • No: 45
UtahS.B. 2952026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Intellectual Diversity in Education and Government
Sponsored By: John D. Johnson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationHigher EducationUtah Board of Higher EducationColleges and UniversitiesHigher Education StudentsOn-campus Speech
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.
All students get access to support programs
Starting July 1, 2026, school districts and charters must let all students use student success and support programs. Programs cannot exclude a student because of the student’s personal identity characteristics defined in state law.
No ideology statements or trainings in college
Starting July 1, 2026, colleges and technical schools cannot require a “prohibited submission” for jobs, admission, advancement, graduation, school programs, or state financial aid, and cannot favor those who provide one. If federal law requires a submission, a school may accept only what is required and must publish a public report by its governing board. Schools also cannot require “prohibited training.” Each school must give annual training to faculty and staff on academic freedom and free speech.
No ideology statements or trainings in K-12
Starting July 1, 2026, school districts and charters cannot require a “prohibited submission” for hiring, enrollment, graduation, joining programs, or getting state financial aid. They also cannot favor people who provide such statements. If federal law requires a submission, the LEA may accept only what is required and must tell the State Board. LEAs also cannot require “prohibited training.” People can report violations under state complaint rules.
New rules for school clubs
Starting July 1, 2026, schools must review club applications one by one and cannot approve or deny a club because of its viewpoint or politics. Schools may deny clubs that promote a “prohibited discriminatory practice” or that harass or try to take away legal rights. Clubs must apply on LEA forms listing name, purpose, category, meeting details, a compliance statement, and the budget; noncurricular clubs need at least three members. Elementary schools may allow only curricular clubs. Each LEA must post a list and short description of all approved noncurricular clubs and apply rules uniformly across schools.
State agencies barred from biased practices
Starting July 1, 2026, executive agencies cannot engage in a “prohibited discriminatory practice.” Offices about identity may operate only if they do not engage in such practices. If a federal grant would require a prohibited practice, the agency head or governing body must review and approve it first, and approved items must be reported to the Executive Appropriations Committee. Agency directors must report on program compliance to the Legislative Management Committee when asked.
College compliance checks and funding risks
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state higher education board reviews half of degree-granting schools and half of technical colleges each year, so each school is checked every two years. If it finds a violation, the board sets a remediation plan within 30 days, and the school has 180 days to fix it. The board reports progress each November to legislative committees. The Legislature may withhold future state funding if a school does not fix violations.
Limits on K-12 bias offices and roles
Beginning July 1, 2026, the State Board of Education and local education agencies cannot create or keep offices or jobs that plan or promote a “prohibited discriminatory practice.” They also cannot assign staff or contractors to do that work. These rules change how K–12 education agencies organize and staff certain functions.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
John D. Johnson
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Katy Hall
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 27 • No: 2
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ motion to reconsider
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 48 • No: 16
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 48 • No: 23
House vote • 3/3/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 3/3/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 22 • No: 3
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 1
House vote • 2/19/2026
Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/10/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/10/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ substituted
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ motion to reconsider
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ floor amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ circled
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/6/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Amended 3/6/2026 12:03:253
3/6/2026
Substitute #3
3/6/2026
Substitute #2
3/3/2026
Amended 2/20/2026 10:02:567
2/20/2026
Substitute #1
2/19/2026
Introduced
2/16/2026
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