UT SB0186

Appropriates $3,600,000 for fiscal year 2027, including $3,100,000 for charter school base funding and $500,000 for a Charter School Educational Service Agency

Establishes a study group to examine charter school administrative costs and base funding, with findings and recommendations due to the Legislature by December 1, 2026

Creates the Charter School Revolving Fund (replacing the existing Revolving Account) administered by the Utah Charter Finance Authority, providing loans up to $1,000,000 for facility additions or up to 25% of loan amounts for new facility acquisition/construction

Requires charter school governing board members to take an oath of office pledging to support the U.S. and Utah constitutions and discharge duties with fidelity

Codifies that charter schools are public schools for all purposes under Utah law, including eligibility for public funding, access to public facilities, and participation in public school programs