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UT SB0324
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Calvin Musselman
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Outcome-based Investment Grant Pilot Framework requiring grant applicants to submit pre-analysis plans identifying expected outcomes, metrics, and evaluation methodology before receiving funding
- Requires the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and Governor's Office of Planning and Budget to establish evaluation standards, while independent evaluators measure project outcomes and compare actual results to projections
- Appropriates $9,000,000 for FY 2027: $4,500,000 from Income Tax Fund to the Utah Board of Higher Education for grants measuring educational and economic mobility outcomes, and $4,500,000 from the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account to the State Board of Education for school improvement pilot programs
- Authorizes administering agencies to use up to 5% of appropriated funds for independent evaluations, with the Office of the Legislative Auditor General permitted to review evaluation findings for methodological rigor
- Sets a sunset date of July 1, 2031 for the pilot framework, with an effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Outcome-based Investment Grant Pilot Framework
Appropriations
Last Action
Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/3/2026
Rules3/3/2026
Government Operations and Political Subdivisions2/25/2026
Rules2/24/2026
Full Bill Text
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