HB0273S02 | Classroom Technology Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill requires the State Board of Education to create model policies on the use of technology and artificial intelligence in a public school classroom.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Requires the State Board of Education to create model policies on the use of technology and artificial intelligence in a public school classroom.

Bill Details
Year: 
2026
Status: 
House/ to Governor
Last Action: 
Mar 12, 2026
Sponsor
Representative
Republican - District 15
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

HB 273 S2 is not a safety law or a ban — it’s focused on how technology and AI are used in Utah classrooms. If it becomes law, it could lead to: clearer rules about tech use by grade level more oversight of AI in schoolwork optional AI-related learning opportunities for students increased involvement of parents in tech-related decisions potential new costs for schools for implementing the policies Overall, the bill is designed to shape how modern tools are integrated into education, with an eye toward balancing innovation and student wellbeing.

Commission: 
Internet Safety
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Utah PTA and its constituent associations help educate parents on the importance of monitoring their youth and teens’ digital behavior and activity online and help parents find appropriate resources such as, but not limited to, training on digital wellness, existing phone manufacturer filters, other filters and other technological tools to help limit exposure to potentially harmful content; Utah PTA and its constituent associations assist schools, community councils, parents and students in learning safe and responsible digital wellness and citizen behaviors through trainings, consultation, and distribution of resources