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HB 497·UT·house

Public Education Funding Amendments

IntroducedFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Arthur, John
Latest Action

House/ filed

Mar 7, 2026

Summary

The bill requires the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst to increase funding for the Minimum School Program from the Uniform School Fund (and possibly the Economic Stabilization Account) in fiscal years where enrollment drops, covering the projected shortfall. It affects all public K‑12 schools that receive Minimum School Program funds, helping keep per‑pupil funding stable despite declining student numbers. The changes become effective on July 1, 2026.

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