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UT HB0353

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Wilcox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Utah Board of Higher Education must strengthen transfer pathways for students coming from institutions outside the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) and avoid unnecessary course duplication for these transfer students

  • Institutions must inform students of their options for appealing decisions related to the transfer and acceptance of credits

  • The board must annually report to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee on strategies that promote transfer from external institutions as part of creating a seamless articulated education system

  • Amends Utah Code sections 53H-1-203 and 53H-3-604 related to board powers and credit transferability

  • Effective date: May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Higher Education Credit Transfer Amendments

Education

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/12/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Economic Development and Workforce Services1/28/2026
Rules1/23/2026

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