 | Fiscal NoteH.B. 497 2026 General Session Public Education Funding Amendments by Arthur, John |  |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Total Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this bill may result in foregone savings to the Uniform School Fund beginning in FY 2028. Under provisions in the bill, savings to the state from student enrollment decline is redirected to increase the value of the weighted pupil unit (WPU) in the Minimum School Program. Had this language been in effect for the 2026 General Session, a Uniform School Fund savings of $37,755,900 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 would instead have been used to increase the WPU Value by approximately $40, from $4,870 to $4,910.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Local education agencies in the future may avoid reductions in state funding related to enrollment declines via an increase in the value of the weighted pupil unit. Had this language been in effect for the 2026 General Session, the estimated increase would have been approximately $40/WPU, for a total of $37,755,900 statewide.
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