All Roll Calls
Yes: 210 • No: 1
UtahH.B. 3442025 General SessionHouseWALLET
School Fees Amendments
Sponsored By: Mark A. Strong (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)School DistrictsSchool Fees
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Clearer school fees and family protections
Beginning in 2026–2027, registration materials must list each fee beside its activity, course, or program, replacing the separate fee schedule. Beginning May 7, 2025, Utah's State Board of Education must require corrective action when it finds school-fee violations. Remedies can include repayment of improper fees, withholding state funds, or suspending a district's or charter school's fee-charging power. State board rules must give the affected district or charter school notice and a chance to be heard first.
Free school-day supplies for elementary families
Beginning May 7, 2025, Utah public schools cannot charge for elementary activities or supplies during the regular school day. Teachers and schools can give families voluntary supply lists. Each list must explain that bringing supplies is optional and the school otherwise provides them.
Limits on fees for secondary students
Beginning in 2025–2026, Utah public schools cannot charge secondary students for non-fee courses, textbooks, school equipment, or general education costs, except for listed exceptions. Non-fee courses earn credit or grades in English, health, math, science, or social studies. Allowed fees require board notice and approval, must directly benefit the student, and cannot exceed the school's related cost. They cannot fund general operations or cover prohibited charges. Listed exceptions include instructional equipment, trips, activity clothing, choice projects, and programs helping students meet learning standards. Fees also remain allowed for specified fee-course supplies and equipment costs, instrument rentals, arts licenses, driver education, college-related courses, extracurricular activities, applications, and adult education. Beginning in 2026–2027, schools awarding graduation credit must offer a fee-free option for each graduation requirement without requiring a waiver. A charter school is exempt for a requirement offered only through Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or concurrent enrollment.
Student project choices can carry fees
Beginning May 7, 2025, secondary students can request a different project when their course requires one for credit or a grade. The replacement must show the same required core skills, and the school does not have to approve it. At any grade level, schools may require materials or charge fees for choice projects or projects beyond the required one.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mark A. Strong
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Ann Millner
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/28/2025
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 61 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2025
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 23 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2025
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/21/2025
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/20/2025
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 23 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/14/2025
Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/14/2025
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/7/2025
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 72 • No: 1
House vote • 2/5/2025
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 2/5/2025
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/26/2025House/ to Governor
3/4/2025HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/4/2025HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/3/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/3/2025Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/3/2025Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/3/2025House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/3/2025HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/3/2025HouseSenate/ to House
2/28/2025SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/28/2025SenateSenate/ received from House
2/28/2025SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/28/2025HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
2/28/2025HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
2/27/2025HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/27/2025HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
2/27/2025SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/27/2025SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/27/2025SenateSenate/ circled
2/21/2025SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/21/2025SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/20/2025SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/20/2025SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/18/2025SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ amended
2/18/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/3/2025
Amended 2/18/2025 09:02:48
2/18/2025
Substitute #1
2/5/2025
Introduced
1/28/2025