 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 218 2026 General Session Digital Literacy Amendments by Teuscher, Jordan D. |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(140,000) | $(40,000) | $(180,000) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Income Tax Fund | $0 | $140,000 | $140,000 |
| Income Tax Fund, One-time | $0 | $40,000 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $180,000 | $140,000 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the State Board of Education $180,000 one-time from the Income Tax Fund beginning in FY 2027 to develop standards, professional learning, and an assessment for the new Digital Literacy graduation requirement. Enactment of this legislation could additionally cost the State Board of Education $140,000 ongoing from the Income Tax Fund beginning in FY 2028 to maintain the assessment and provide ongoing professional learning as outlined in the bill.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $(180,000) | $(140,000) |
Enactment of this legislation could create one-time and ongoing costs for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) beginning in FY 2027 related to offering and supporting the new Digital Literacy course outlined in the bill. These costs may include staffing, materials, and curriculum work. The impact will differ across LEAs based on local circumstances.
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 creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed
program, please see:
https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram