Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

2nd Sub. H.B. 312 (Gray)

2026 General Session

School Curriculum and Standards Modifications - As Amended

by Auxier, Tiara

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(194,600) $(13,200,000) $(13,394,600)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
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 $194,600 $194,600
Income Tax Fund, One-time $0 $13,200,000 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $13,394,600 $194,600

Enactment of this legislation could cost Utah State Board of Education $194,600 ongoing and $13,200,000 one-time from the Income Tax Fund beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 for statewide development of open educational resource curriculum, redesign of assessments to align with standards and primary source requirements, and implementation support.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(13,394,600) $(194,600)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could cost Local Education Agencies $1,500 to $4,000 one-time beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 for system integration and teacher training of state provided materials.

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.