Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.B. 159

2026 General Session

Dyslexia Screening Amendments

by Riebe, Kathleen A.

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(3,420,700) $0 $(3,420,700)


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
Uniform School Fund $0 $3,420,700 $3,420,700
Total Expenditures $0 $3,420,700 $3,420,700

Enactment of this legislation could cost Utah State Board of Education $3,420,700 ongoing from the Income Tax Fund beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 to provide state-funded full-time equivalent staff for large school districts and Regional Education Service Agencies, administer the dyslexia screening tools for K-2 students, and manage the operations within the State Board.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(3,420,700) $(3,420,700)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

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.