Public Education Budget Amendments

Summary

The bill changes how money is allocated to Utah’s public schools for the 2026‑27 fiscal year, repealing some grant programs and adding new reporting and data‑standard requirements. It creates a new college‑and‑career counseling program, adjusts weighted pupil units for counseling and at‑risk students, and sets rules for mental‑health screening funds and scholarship use. These changes aim to improve oversight, support student outcomes, and ensure resources are directed where needed.

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