 | Fiscal Note1st Sub. S.B. 85 (Green) 2026 General Session Excellence in Education and Leadership Supplement Modifications by Fillmore, Lincoln |  |
| 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 legislation could increase the number of applicants, thereby increasing the administrative workload. This legislation changes the administrative allocation from 4.25% ($5,057,500) to 5.05% ($6,009,500) of certain funds appropriated to the program, beginning in FY 2027. This increase could be absorbed within the Excellence in Education and Leadership program allocation within the State Board and Administrative Operations line-item; it may also reduce the amount available for awards to high-performing teachers.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
To the extent that a teacher from a non-participating Local Education Agency (LEA) self-nominates and receives the supplement, the LEA may experience administrative costs related to processing and managing the award. The amount of these costs is unknown and will vary by LEA.
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