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HB 189 Utah House · 2026 General Session

Technical Colleges Funding Amendments

HB 189 requires Utah's Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee to adjust funding formulas for technical colleges to ensure they provide equal funding value for secondary and adult students and fully account for the colleges' statutorily required services. This change, effective May 6, 2026, directly affects how state funds are distributed to Utah's technical colleges. The bill does not appropriate new money but mandates specific adjustments to existing funding mechanisms to better align with institutional responsibilities and workforce needs. It amends Section 53H-1-402 of Utah Code to formalize these requirements in funding calculations.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts existing funding formulas to ensure equitable distribution and account for required services, promoting fiscal responsibility in current budget allocation without new appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates adjustments to existing funding formulas for technical colleges to ensure equitable funding value for students and required services, strengthening higher education funding mechanisms without defunding.95% confidence
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Christine Watkins
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