Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

1st Sub. H.B. 42 (Buff)

2026 General Session

School Cybersecurity Amendments

by Wilcox, Ryan D.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(4,377,900) $0 $(4,377,900)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $426,400 $426,400
Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time $82,000 $0 $0
Total Revenues $82,000 $426,400 $426,400

Enactment of this legislation could increase the Dedicated Credits revenue to the Division of Technology Services by estimated $82,000 one-time in FY 2026 and $426,400 ongoing in FY 2027 from rates charged to local education agencies (LEAs).


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $426,400 $426,400
Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time $82,000 $0 $0
Income Tax Fund $0 $4,377,900 $4,377,900
Total Expenditures $82,000 $4,804,300 $4,804,300

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Utah Education and Telehealth Network an estimated $4.3 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 $82,000 one-time in FY 2026 and $426,400 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 $(4,377,900) $(4,377,900)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could increase the cumulative costs to all local education agencies (LEAs) for the needed cybersecurity services by an estimated $82,000 one-time in FY 2026 and $426,400 ongoing in FY 2027.

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.