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HB 518·UT·house

School Curriculum Amendments

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor: Doug Welton (R)
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House/ filed

Mar 7, 2026

Summary

The measure changes Utah school curriculum rules by requiring American constitutional government, citizenship, and United States history to be taught as distinct semester courses. It also directs literacy coaches to help integrate social‑studies content into early‑grade reading instruction and sets a July 1, 2031 implementation date. The changes affect K‑12 students, teachers, and school literacy staff.

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