 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. H.B. 55 (Buff) 2026 General Session Education Technology Amendments by Auxier, Tiara (Johnson, John D.) |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $(338,500) | $(338,500) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account, One-time | $325,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Revenues | $325,000 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation assumes $325,000 one-time in Uniform School Funds transferred to the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account will be used to fund the appropriation detailed in the bill.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Uniform School Fund, One-time | $0 | $325,000 | $0 |
| Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account, One-time | $0 | $325,000 | $0 |
| Income Tax Fund, One-time | $0 | $13,500 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $663,500 | $0 |
This legislation appropriates $325,000 one-time to the State Board of Education from the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account in FY2027 to provide grants to rural districts for internet connectivity systems and service on school buses. This legislation assumes the transfer of $325,000 one-time in FY2027 from the Uniform School Fund to the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account. In addition, enactment of this legislation could cost the State Board of Education $13,500 one-time from the Income Tax Fund in FY 2027 to administer the grants to qualifying districts as outlined in the bill. The State Board of Education has indicated that these administration costs are absorbable within existing budgets.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $325,000 | $(663,500) | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost qualifying Local Education Agencies $4,230 to $4,700 per bus one-time beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 for internet connectivity systems, service on buses, and maintaining connectivity, as outlined in the bill.
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.