Representatives Seal

Amended Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 36 (Buff)

2026 General Session

Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program - As Amended

by Hall, Katy

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $0 $0


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Closing Nonlapsing, One-time $0 $(12,000,000) $(9,000,000)
Federal Funds, One-time $0 $15,000,000 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing, One-time $0 $0 $12,000,000
Total Expenditures $0 $3,000,000 $3,000,000

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Utah State Board of Education $15,000,000 one-time from Federal Funds beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 to develop program framework, provide professional development for participating schools, administer the program, and report to the Legislature for the five year pilot program. Award of the federal Rural Health Transformation Fund grant, supervised by the Department of Health and Human Services, is contingent upon allowability, performance, and the availability of funds.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(3,000,000) $(3,000,000)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could cost Local Education Agencies per school up to $4,000 ongoing beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 for program coordinator stipends, supplies, and student awards or incentives.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.

Performance EvaluationJR1-4-601

This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.