Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

3rd Sub. H.B. 312 (Cherry)

2026 General Session

School Curriculum and Standards Modifications

by Auxier, Tiara

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(38,900) $(85,000) $(123,900)


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 $38,900 $38,900
Income Tax Fund, One-time $0 $85,000 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $123,900 $38,900

Enactment of this legislation could cost Utah State Board of Education $38,900 ongoing and $85,000 one-time from the Income Tax Fund beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 for the revision of statewide social studies standards, development of curriculum, and implementation support for literacy-aligned instructional materials.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(123,900) $(38,900)
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 to implement the State Board of Education's curriculum and provide teacher training.

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.