 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 234 2026 General Session Education Testing Amendments by Lisonbee, Karianne |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $(859,800) | $(859,800) |
| 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 | $(616,800) | $(411,200) |
| Beginning Nonlapsing, One-time | $0 | $0 | $616,800 |
| Income Tax Fund, One-time | $37,400 | $822,400 | $0 |
| Total Expenditures | $37,400 | $205,600 | $205,600 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Utah State Board of Education $37,400 one-time beginning in Fiscal Year 2026 and $822,400 one-time beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 from the Income Tax Fund to support procurement processing, assessment oversight, data validation, system review, and reporting.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(37,400) | $(205,600) | $(205,600) |
Enactment of this legislation could cost Local Education Agencies (LEAs) $15–$25 per student per assessment administration ongoing beginning in FY 2027, and $1,200–$2,000 per participating LEA one-time for onboarding, training, and technology infrastructure. The exact cost to participating LEAs is unknown.
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.