All Roll Calls
Yes: 164 • No: 3
UtahS.B. 1522026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Public and Higher Education Collaboration
Sponsored By: Michael K. McKell (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationHigher EducationState Board of EducationUtah Board of Higher EducationLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)Student PrivacyUtah System of Higher Education
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Stronger privacy and parent opt out
Schools must tell parents what grades 7–12 data is collected and how it is used. Parents can opt out of the school’s disclosure under this program. Student discipline and behavior incident records are not shared. State boards must follow federal student privacy laws (FERPA, IDEA) and Utah’s student data law when handling records.
Data sharing helps grades 7–12 reach college
By August 1, 2027, Utah runs a process to share grades 7–12 student records with higher‑education agencies. The shared data helps connect students to technical college, early college, concurrent enrollment, and the First credential. It also supports scholarships, financial aid, admission, and enrollment help. Local school districts must provide the records needed to run this process. The process also supports audits and required reporting.
Higher‑ed staff must complete privacy training
The Utah Board of Higher Education sets rules to run K–12 student data sharing. Employees, student aides, and volunteers who access this data must complete training at least every two years. Training covers privacy laws, proper data handling, and breach response. The Board works with the State Board of Education on these rules and trainings.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michael K. McKell
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Val L. Peterson
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 22 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ motion to reconsider
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 70 • No: 1
House vote • 2/17/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 2
Senate vote • 2/10/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/9/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 28 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026Senate/ 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
3/6/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/6/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/4/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ floor amendment
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ circled
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ motion to reconsider
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/4/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Amended 3/5/2026 16:03:284
3/5/2026
Amended 1/27/2026 10:01:814
1/27/2026
Introduced
1/16/2026