UT HB0194

Establishes a statutory code of official conduct for State Board of Education members, prohibiting activities that impair independence of judgment, abuse of official position, misuse of confidential information, and violations of student privacy rights under FERPA

Creates a five-member independent ethics commission composed of former judges, former board members (who left at least 4 years prior), and former school administrators to investigate complaints, with members serving 4-year terms and receiving no compensation

Allows ethics complaints to be filed by two or more board members or two or more registered Utah voters, with a 2-year statute of limitations and restrictions on filing within 60 days of elections where the accused is a candidate

Requires 4 of 5 commission votes to find an allegation proven by preponderance of evidence before referral to the full board, which then must find violations by clear and convincing evidence with a majority vote

Authorizes disciplinary actions including public censure, written reprimand, removal from leadership positions, and recommendation for legislative impeachment proceedings (requires two-thirds board vote), but explicitly reserves removal authority to the Legislature through constitutional impeachment