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UT HB0129

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Norman Thurston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies the State Board of Education's rulemaking authority, specifying rules may be made when required by statute or, absent express statutory direction, as necessary to implement statutory requirements or Legislature-designated programs

  • Removes the statutory definition that interpreted "general control and supervision" under the Utah Constitution as meaning "directed to the whole system"

  • Repeals Section 53E-1-204, which required the state board to report to the Education Interim Committee on statutory requirements impacted by assessment waivers

  • Effective date: May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Education Board Amendments

Education

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/25/2026
Rules2/24/2026
Education2/5/2026
Rules1/20/2026

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