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SB 267UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah State Board of Education required to study educational software best practices and publish guidance by July 2027

Original title: Software in Education Amendments

Last action · March 18, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Kirk Cullimore and 3 others

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What This Bill Does

This bill requires the State Board of Education to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of software and digital services in public schools, evaluate best practices for student learning, privacy, and s, and publish guidance for local education agencies before July 1, 2027.

Why it matters

Local school districts and technology providers must adjust to new state-level standards and published guidance regarding digital tool usage, student data privacy, and classroom software selection.

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

State Board of Education

Must conduct a study on educational software, review best practices, publish guidance, and report to the Education Interim Committee upon request.

Directly affected

Local Education Agencies

Will receive published guidance and best practices regarding educational software use and student data privacy.

Directly affected

Technology and Software Providers

Subject to state review regarding software design features, educational effectiveness, and data privacy compliance in public schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main requirement of SB 267?
The bill requires the State Board of Education to study best practices regarding the use of software in public schools and publish guidance for local education agencies by July 1, 2027.
What specific software features does the study examine?
The study reviews academic effectiveness, data privacy practices, collection of student data, and design practices that may affect student engagement, including s like infinite scroll, streaks, and gamification rewards tied to time spent.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

79 actions
  1. Mar 18, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to Governor
  3. Mar 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 12, 2026Senate
    Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 12, 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, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  7. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ concurs with House amendment
  8. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  9. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  10. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  11. Mar 5, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  12. Mar 5, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0267S04
  13. Mar 5, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0267S05
  14. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ floor amendment
  15. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ uncircled
  16. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ circled
  17. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ motion to reconsider
  18. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  19. Mar 5, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  20. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ substituted
  21. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ uncircled
  22. Mar 5, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0267S05
  23. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ circled
  24. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  25. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  26. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ amended
  27. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
  28. Mar 5, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0267S05
  29. Mar 5, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0267S05
  30. Mar 5, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0267S04
  31. Mar 5, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0267S03
  32. Mar 5, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0267S03
  33. Mar 5, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0267S04
  34. Mar 5, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0267S04
  35. Mar 5, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0267S03
  36. Mar 5, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0267S03
  37. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact
  38. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ amended
  39. Mar 4, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  40. Mar 4, 2026House
    House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
  41. Mar 4, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  42. Mar 4, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  43. Mar 3, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  44. Mar 3, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0267S02
  45. Mar 3, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0267S02
  46. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  47. Mar 3, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  48. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ substituted
  49. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  50. Mar 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0267S02
  51. Mar 2, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0267S02
  52. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  53. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  54. Feb 26, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  55. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  56. Feb 23, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0267S01
  57. Feb 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  58. Feb 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted
  59. Feb 20, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0267S01
  60. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  61. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  62. Feb 19, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0267S01
  63. Feb 19, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0267S01
  64. Feb 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  65. Feb 12, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0267
  66. Feb 11, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0267
  67. Feb 9, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  68. Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  69. Feb 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research
  70. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0267
  71. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0267
  72. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  73. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Voting Record

Motion succeededHouse3/5/2026Utah LegislatureOfficial roll call ↗

House/ passed 3rd reading

Total

75

Yes
70
No
1
Present
0
Not voting
4
Abstain
0
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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Sponsors

Kirk CullimoreSenate · District 19RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Brady BrammerSenate · District 21RepublicanCosponsor
Doug FiefiaHouse · District 48RepublicanCosponsor
Doug FiefiaHouse · District 48RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Formalizing Digital Software Standards

The legislation establishes a structured state-level review of digital tools, specifically targeting addictive design features and student data privacy practices.

State Board of EducationEducation Interim Committee

Connected Entities

Kirk A. Cullimore, State Board of Education, Doug Fiefia and 2 more
PersonKirk A. Cullimore“Chief Sponsor of SB 267”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Education“Required to conduct the study on software in public schools and publish guidance”Map →
PersonDoug Fiefia“House Sponsor of SB 267”Map →
OrganizationEducation Interim Committee“May request a report summarizing the study and guidance from the state board.”Map →
PersonBrady Brammer“Cosponsor of SB 267”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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