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SB 324UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah Establishes Outcome-Based Grant Framework with $9 Million in FY 2027 Appropriations

Original title: Outcome-based Investment Grant Pilot Framework

Last action · March 18, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Cal Musselman and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah enacts the Outcome-based Investment Grant Pilot Framework, requiring grant recipients to use s and s to measure project outcomes. The legislation appropriates $9,000,000 in one-time funds for 2027, splitting $4,500,000 to the Utah Board of Higher Education and $4,500,000 to the State Board of Education for specific pilot programs. The framework carries a sunset repeal date of July 1, 2031.

Why it matters

State grant programs for higher education and chronically underperforming schools will face mandatory independent outcome evaluations and s, backed by $9 million in new state funding taking effect July 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Utah Board of Higher Education

Receives a $4,500,000 one-time appropriation and must administer a grant program adhering to the pilot framework's evaluation and reporting requirements.

Directly affected

State Board of Education

Receives a $4,500,000 one-time appropriation to administer a school improvement pilot program for local education agencies under the new framework.

Directly affected

Grant Applicants

Must submit pre-analysis plans detailing intended outcomes and evaluation metrics before receiving grant funding.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is required of an applicant applying for a grant under the pilot framework?
An applicant must submit an application with a that identifies intended outcomes, provides a significant measurement and evaluation framework, and satisfies evaluation framework standards established by fiscal and budget offices.
How are the $9 million in appropriations distributed in fiscal year 2027?
The appropriations are split evenly with $4,500,000 going to the Utah Board of Higher Education for upward mobility grants and $4,500,000 going to the State Board of Education for school improvement initiatives in chronically underperforming schools.
Who evaluates whether a grant project achieved its intended outcomes?
An —an individual or entity independent of project implementation meeting Office of the Legislative Auditor General standards—measures actual outcomes against the and provides a written report.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

61 actions
  1. Mar 18, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 11, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to Governor
  3. Mar 11, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 10, 2026Senate
    Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 10, 2026Senate Secretary
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 10, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 10, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
  2. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  4. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  5. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
  6. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  7. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  8. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ concurs with House amendment
  9. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  10. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  11. Mar 5, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  12. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ floor amendment
  13. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ motion to reconsider
  14. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ recalled by House
  15. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ recalled by Senate
  16. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
  17. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  18. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  19. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
  20. Mar 4, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  21. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ uncircled
  22. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ circled
  23. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  24. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  25. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
  26. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact
  27. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  28. Mar 4, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  29. Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  30. Mar 3, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  31. Mar 3, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  32. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  33. Mar 3, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  34. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  35. Mar 2, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  36. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  37. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  38. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  39. Feb 27, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0324S01
  40. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  41. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted
  42. Feb 27, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0324S01
  43. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  44. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  45. Feb 26, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0324S01
  46. Feb 26, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0324S01
  47. Feb 26, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0324
  48. Feb 25, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0324
  49. Feb 25, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  50. Feb 24, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  51. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research
  52. Feb 24, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0324
  53. Feb 24, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0324
  54. Feb 24, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  55. Feb 24, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Cal MusselmanSenate · District 4RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Karen PetersonHouse · District 13RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

Utah Board of Higher Education, State Board of Education, Office of the Legislative Auditor General and 3 more
OrganizationUtah Board of Higher Education“Receives a $4,500,000 appropriation to administer an upward mobility grant.”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Education“Receives a $4,500,000 appropriation to administer a school improvement pilot pro”Map →
OrganizationOffice of the Legislative Auditor General“Establishes independent evaluator standards and may review evaluation findings.”Map →
OrganizationGovernor's Office of Planning and Budget“Establishes evaluation standards and requirements for the pilot framework.”Map →
OrganizationHouston Independent School District“Serves as a practice model for the school improvement pilot program.”Map →
OrganizationOffice of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst“Establishes evaluation standards and requirements for the pilot framework.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

le.utah.gov

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