All Roll Calls
Yes: 130 • No: 1
UtahS.B. 772026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Dual Language Immersion Amendments
Sponsored By: Daniel McCay (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationHigher EducationConcurrent EnrollmentStandards and Curriculum
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Higher standards and backup for instructors
Beginning July 1, 2026, instructors for these courses must meet clear credentials. University instructors need a master's degree or 18 graduate credits plus advanced-high language skill, or a relevant bachelor's degree. LEA teachers need similar credentials or a written exception and advanced-high skill or a relevant bachelor's; co-teachers may qualify with advanced-mid skill or a relevant bachelor's. Experience alone is not enough. For upper-division courses, a qualified instructor must teach or co-teach. If the local state university cannot place one by April 1, the LEA must contract with another state institution.
College language courses for advanced students
Beginning July 1, 2026, accelerated foreign language students can take college language courses through concurrent enrollment. You qualify if you have passed a world language AP exam. Courses are age-appropriate and taught in person or in a blended model by a qualified instructor. Upper-division courses in this program count toward a foreign language degree.
More funding for language CE courses
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Legislature increases funding each year for these concurrent enrollment language courses. The increase matches the percent rise in the weighted pupil unit from the prior year. This is on top of base funding. Funding depends on the state budget each year.
Blended classes require live and in-person
Beginning July 1, 2026, a blended course must include live online class time and time in a room with an instructor. This applies to concurrent enrollment language courses. The rule may limit fully remote options.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Daniel McCay
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Candice B. Pierucci
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/26/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 63 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/13/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/11/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/11/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/11/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/10/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/9/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 2 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/6/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/6/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/2/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/2/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/26/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
2/25/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/24/2026House Comm - Not Considered
2/20/2026House/ to standing committee
2/18/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/13/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/13/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/13/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/13/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/11/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
2/11/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/6/2026
Substitute #2
2/10/2026
Substitute #1
1/26/2026
Introduced
1/5/2026
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