HB0121 | School Fee Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends a definition regarding courses for which a school may not charge a fee.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Adds Science courses to the list of courses for which districts can charge class or supply fees.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0121
Year: 
2026
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 06, 2026
Sponsor
Representative
Raymond P. Ward
Republican - District 19
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2025-3 | Education Funding
Impact on Children: 

Science courses have a great need for supplies and materials. Making fees available for these courses will increase the resources the teacher has to provide good scientific experimentation.

Commission: 
Education
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage the legislature to adequately fund critical educational needs, including but not limited to, class size reduction, teacher salaries, technology, programs, supplies, and evidenced-based practices that have an impact on student achievement