Description General Description: This bill establishes a framework of literacy interventions in kindergarten through grade 3 within the public education system. Highlighted Provisions: Bill asks for $15 million to increase interventions for K-3 Literacy. gives suggestions for other literacy helps K-3. Bill Details Bill Number: SB0241S01Year: 2026Status: Senate/ to GovernorLast Action: Mar 13, 2026 Sponsor SenatorAnn MillnerRepublican - District 5 Fiscal Note Fiscal Note Amount: $0NoneView Fiscal Note Utah PTA Response Utah PTA Position Support Utah PTA supports increasing resources to provide additional interventions for K-3 literacy. However, PTA is not in favor of requirements to retain students. This should be decided in consultation with parents and teachers on an individual basis. Utah PTA Resolution: EDU 2019-2 | Support for Quality Literacy EducationImpact on Children: This will help our children increase their ability to read and be more successful in their lives. Commission: Education Utah PTA Public Policy Program National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage the Governor and the State Legislature to continue funding early literacy efforts in Utah and making literacy a priority for all Utah students.
