Utah HB0497 amends public education funding to adjust appropriations for the Minimum School Program based on enrollment decline.

Utah HB0497 amends the appropriations process for the Minimum School Program, ensuring that funding accounts for enrollment decline. Specifically, it requires the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst to include additional appropriations from the Uniform School Fund and the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account when preparing the Public Education Base Budget. This adjustment aims to compensate for a projected reduction in appropriations due to a decline in student enrollment. The bill also includes technical changes and takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Utah HB0497 amends public education funding to adjust appropriations for the Minimum School Program based on enrollment decline.

Utah HB0497 amends the appropriations process for the Minimum School Program, ensuring that funding accounts for enrollment decline. Specifically, it requires the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst to include additional appropriations from the Uniform School Fund and the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account when preparing the Public Education Base Budget. This adjustment aims to compensate for a projected reduction in appropriations due to a decline in student enrollment. The bill also includes technical changes and takes effect on July 1, 2026.