All Roll Calls
Yes: 116 • No: 1
UtahH.B. 752026 General SessionHouse
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
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Broader school grants for Utah Native students
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah expands education grant uses for American Indian and Alaska Native students in districts and charter schools. Grants can cover materials, books, supplies, and local and national conferences, plus stipends, recruitment, retention, and training for teachers in concentrated schools. A concentrated school has at least 29% American Indian and Alaska Native students. At least two-thirds of program funding must go to grant recipients, prioritizing concentrated schools in fourth-, fifth-, or sixth-class counties with significant Native populations. The State Board of Education can use up to 3% for administration; the law specifies no grant amount.
New education plans for Utah Native students
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah requires a state education plan for American Indian and Alaska Native students. The State Board of Education must adopt it by rule by January 1, 2027. It must use recent data and the best available evidence to identify critical academic needs and specific actions. It must identify programs and resources available as of January 1, 2026, including grants, and prioritize their efficient use. It must address hiring, keeping, and promoting highly qualified teachers, sharing data with tribal education leaders, and ongoing legislative reporting. The board must meaningfully consult stakeholders and tribal leaders under federal education requirements, then present the plan to the Native American Legislative Liaison Committee before adoption. School districts and charter schools must create and carry out local plans that follow the state plan and state education vision and mission. Subject to budget limits, the state superintendent must appoint a liaison to oversee state and local plans. The liaison must report annually on grant recipients, spending results, state plan progress, and recommended legislative action. The committee must meet with education stakeholders at least once each year.
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
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 72 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • 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