Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program

HB 371 creates a three-year pilot program to promote student health in Utah elementary schools. The State Board of Education will select 50 elementary schools (including urban and rural) to participate, awarding each $1,000 to implement programs focused on physical activity, healthy eating, and school wellness policies. Schools must meet specific physical education criteria established by the state board to qualify, with the program starting in the 2026-27 school year. The bill requires annual reporting on program outcomes but does not appropriate new state funds.