S.B. 189: School District Funding Amendments
2 recorded floor votes in the 2026 General Session. The bill's official page has its text, sponsors, committee votes and full history.
About this bill
Did not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026. This bill establishes a framework for addressing enrollment growth disparities when school districts reorganize.
- Authorizes successor districts to create voluntary high growth transition loan arrangements
- Establishes criteria for identifying high growth successor districts
- Requires high growth transition planning during asset allocation
- Directs the State Board of Education to track and report on growth patterns in reorganizations
- Authorizes the State Board to develop model policies and guidance
Utah Senate, February 26, 2026
2nd Reading, Passage on Second · 3rd Sub. SB 189
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 16 Nays 12 Abs 1
Yes (16)
No (12)
Absent or not voting (1)
Utah Senate, March 3, 2026
3rd Reading, Final Passage · 4th Sub. SB 189
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 25 Nays 0 Abs 4
Yes (25)
- Ann Millner
- Calvin R. Musselman
- Daniel McCay
- David P. Hinkins
- Derrin R. Owens
- Don L. Ipson
- Emily Buss
- Evan J. Vickers
- Heidi Balderree
- J. Stuart Adams
- Jen Plumb
- Jerry W Stevenson
- John D. Johnson
- Karen Kwan
- Kathleen A. Riebe
- Keith Grover
- Keven J. Stratton
- Lincoln Fillmore
- Luz Escamilla
- Nate Blouin
- Ronald M. Winterton
- Scott D. Sandall
- Stephanie Pitcher
- Todd Weiler
- Wayne A. Harper