 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 462 2026 General Session School Bus Internet Access by Auxier, Tiara |  |
| 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 | $0 | $325,000 | $0 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $325,000 | $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 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the State Board of Education $325,000 one-time 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) | $0 | $(338,500) | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation could grant qualifying rural school districts $4,230 to $4,700 per bus for internet connectivity systems and service on buses, with participating districts responsible for 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 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