All Roll Calls
Yes: 133 • No: 1
UtahS.B. 512026 General SessionSenateWALLET
School Safety Modifications
Sponsored By: Derrin R. Owens (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationStudent Health and SafetyK-12 EducationState Board of EducationLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)Public Education Data and Reporting
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Parents control school data and consent
Beginning July 1, 2026, any education entity that collects student data must post a clear, yearly notice of what it collects, how it protects it, and what needs consent. Schools may not collect Social Security numbers. They may not collect a student’s criminal record except when state law requires it. Optional data needs written consent. Biometric data needs a separate biometric notice and written consent. Schools may not share personally identifiable student data without written consent, or with federal agencies, unless FERPA, federal law, or listed exceptions allow it. Parents and adult students can submit information to the record and ask to remove information at least yearly and at registration or when changing schools. Each education entity must name a student data manager to approve outside sharing and run the local data governance plan.
Safety checks and staff in every school
Beginning July 1, 2026, each local education agency must complete a school safety needs assessment for every school by October 15 of the applicable year and at least once every three years. The school safety specialist conducts it with the county security chief and local law enforcement. Results are private records; sharing them on purpose with unauthorized people is a class B misdemeanor. The State Board uses results to award safety grants. Each school must have a safety and security specialist and, based on the assessment, at least one of: a school resource officer, a school guardian, or an armed school security guard. LEAs must also name a safety and security director; one person may hold multiple roles with notice. Each private school must name a safety liaison to work with law enforcement. LEAs, school administrators, and private schools may apply to the state security chief for approved alternatives to certain safety rules based on size, staffing, location, funding, or need.
Student records follow your child statewide
By January 31, 2026, the statewide system must let schools and approved online providers transfer transcripts, current IEPs, and Section 504 plans. Transfers must include the student’s needed accommodations and services. The feature must also work within the Statewide Online Education Program.
Statewide threat alerts with privacy safeguards
The statewide education data system collects and reports student threat information. Beginning July 1, 2026, schools and student data managers may collect and share threat‑assessment records without written consent when needed to protect students, staff, or school property. Sharing is limited to authorized education entities or law enforcement and must follow all procedures in law. The Education Interim Committee receives a recurring report on how the student threat information program works.
Regular reviews of education programs
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Education Interim Committee reviews named state education programs on a five‑year cycle. Some start July 1, 2027; others start July 1, 2028 or July 1, 2029. Each listed program is reviewed every five years after its start date.
When schools can share student data
Beginning July 1, 2026, student data managers may share personal data with a DHHS caseworker if DHHS is legally responsible for the child or is providing services, and the data help meet education needs. DHHS, school officials, or the Utah Juvenile Court may share data to improve education outcomes for youth in custody or getting listed state services. Schools may disclose student data if a court issues a subpoena, but the data may be used only for that court purpose. Schools may share data for research if the request meets federal rules and the school’s research review approves it. The state board must share data with the Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities when asked, but must give parents 30 days’ notice and honor parent opt‑outs. Recipients must protect the data and use it only for allowed purposes.
Schools must upgrade data and finance systems
Beginning July 1, 2026, the State Board maintains a statewide system to collect, store, report, and protect education data. The board sets required capabilities for LEA financial systems, considering requests from the state treasurer and auditor. Each LEA must make all local systems meet state data standards and be compatible with the statewide system, and meet the finance capabilities. Subject to funding, the board may give grants or reimbursements or procure systems to help LEAs comply. The board may act against noncompliant LEAs, including withholding funds, until they meet the rules.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Derrin R. Owens
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Ryan D. Wilcox
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/19/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 65 • No: 1
House vote • 2/13/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/29/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/29/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/29/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/28/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/27/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/27/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 23 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/22/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 1/21/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 1/21/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/23/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/23/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/23/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
2/23/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/19/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
2/17/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/13/2026House/ to standing committee
2/5/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/30/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
1/29/2026HouseSenate/ to House
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
1/29/2026SenateSenate/ circled
1/28/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
1/28/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/23/2026
Substitute #2
1/28/2026
Substitute #1
1/20/2026
Introduced
12/29/2025
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