Signed into LawFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Val Peterson (R)
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Governor Signed
Mar 19, 2026
Summary
HB 279 amends several sections of Utah’s Higher Education Code to include private post‑secondary institutions in the same rules that apply to public colleges and universities. It also refines definitions and expands the responsibilities of the STEM Action Center Board, including coordination with private schools and industry partners. The changes are technical and do not allocate new funding.
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