![]() | Fiscal NoteH.B. 42 2026 General Session School Cybersecurity Amendments by Wilcox, Ryan D. | ![]() |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(5,177,900) | $0 | $(5,177,900) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $6,890,700 | $6,890,700 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time | $1,079,700 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Revenues | $1,079,700 | $6,890,700 | $6,890,700 |
Enactment of this legislation could increase the Dedicated Credits revenue to the Division of Technology Services by estimated $1,079,700 one-time in FY 2026 and $6,890,700 ongoing in FY 2027 from rates charged to local education agencies (LEAs).
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $6,890,700 | $6,890,700 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time | $1,079,700 | $0 | $0 |
| Income Tax Fund | $0 | $5,177,900 | $5,177,900 |
| Total Expenditures | $1,079,700 | $12,068,600 | $12,068,600 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Utah Education and Telehealth Network an estimated $5.1 million ongoing in FY 2027 from the Income Tax Fund for additional staff, training, and enhanced cybersecurity support services. It could further cost the Division of Technology Services an estimated $1,079,700 one-time in FY 2026 and $6,890,700 ongoing in FY 2027 in Dedicated Credits for additional staff, operational support, and cybersecurity services. The bill could also cost the State Board of Education an estimated $77,900 ongoing in FY 2027 from the Income Tax Fund for additional staff.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $(5,177,900) | $(5,177,900) |
Enactment of this legislation could increase the cumulative costs to all local education agencies (LEAs) for the required cybersecurity services and compliance activities by an estimated $1,079,700 one-time in FY 2026 and $6,890,700 ongoing, starting in FY 2027.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.

