Legislative Bills

SB0062S03 | School Finance Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill changes the flexible allocation to teacher and classroom salary support.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill modifies the formula to determine a school district's weighted pupil units to account for positive or negative growth based on the current school year's student count.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0062S03

Year:

2026

Status:

Senate/ to Governor

Last Action:

Mar 13, 2026

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2025-3 | Education Funding

Impact on Children:

Student counts are determined by enrollment on October 1st. However, districts set their budgets and hire teachers by June. If we modify the formula to deduct funding in the case of fewer students showing up in October, the district has already hired teachers and budgeted for the higher number of students. This will cause a lot of budget issues for districts.

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

SB0065 | Minimum Basic Tax Rate Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions related to the minimum basic tax that school districts impose.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill requires school districts that impose the minimum basic tax to remit to the state the revenue the tax generates and creates a special revenue fund for the revenue that the minimum basic tax generates.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0065

Year:

2026

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 06, 2026

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2025-3 | Education Funding

Impact on Children:

This bill moves education funding that is collected through property taxes into the general fund. This lowers the dollars available to schools and will negatively impact school funding.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations urge the Legislature to maintain the current mechanism of public education funding, and not appropriate property tax revenues, or forgo Federal education funding, or use one time funding without a plan to increase ongoing state funding allocated to public education

SB0067 | School Athletic Director Salary Supplement Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill enacts a salary supplement for certified school athletic directors.

Highlighted Provisions:

directs the Legislature to annually appropriate money for salary supplements for a certified athletic director and certified master athletic director; includes in money appropriated for a salary supplement employer-paid benefits; requires the State Board of Education to create an application and determine whether an applicant qualifies for a salary supplement; and requires an athletic director to hold a current certificate and apply to the State Board of Education in order to receive the salary supplement

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0067

Year:

2022

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 04, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Local Issue

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2019-1 | Best Practices in Education

Impact on Children:

Many students participate in school sports, so the admin over sports should be certified.

Commission:

Student Leadership

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage the State Legislature to prioritize education funding in the areas of teacher capacity, school leadership, family and student engagement, student-centered learning climate, and instruction and curriculum alignment.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

To develop, between educators and the general public, such united efforts as will secure, for all children and youth, the highest advantages in physical, social, and spiritual education.

SB0067S01 | Juvenile Commitment Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses the commitment of a juvenile offender to secure care.

Highlighted Provisions:

12 ▸ amends provisions regarding the extension of a juvenile offender's term of secure
13 care;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0067S01

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 14, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

Every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential—even if they make a mistake while growing up. Juveniles should not be required to spend more time in secure care than an adult would for the same misdemeanor offense.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

National PTA Position Statement - CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION

A founding purpose of National PTA is to promote safety for children and youth. National PTA
urges its members at all levels to monitor, support, and advocate for laws and programs

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA Position Statement - CHILD SAFETY AND PROTECTION

A founding purpose of National PTA is to promote safety for children and youth. National PTA
urges its members at all levels to monitor, support, and advocate for laws and programs

• Assist youth leaving the juvenile justice system, and prevent their return.

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Description

General Description:

Highlighted Provisions:

Reduces the income tax rate from 4.65% to 4.55%

Bill Details

Bill Number:

https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/SB0069.html

Year:

2024

Status:

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding

Impact on Children:

Further reductions in the income tax rate harm our public schools. There are many unmet needs that could be met with the additional funding.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations continue to urge the legislature to make public education revenue allocations and funding effort a high priority.

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