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House Resolution Regarding LEA Reporting Requirements (converted from a joint resolution per JR4-5-104)
2026 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Doug Welton
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This resolution addresses the need for comprehensive fiscal impact analysis of legislation
on local education agencies.
Highlighted Provisions:
This resolution:
acknowledges the importance of understanding fiscal impacts of legislation on local
education agencies;
recognizes the partnership between the House of Representatives of the state of Utah,
State Board of Education (state board), and local education stakeholders;
supports the development of systematic processes for collecting and analyzing
local
education agency fiscal impact data;
calls on the state board to collaborate with local education agencies and stakeholders to
provide real-time fiscal impact information to the House of Representatives of the state
of Utah; and
requests specific recommendations for implementing local education agency fiscal impact
analysis systems.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the state of Utah:
WHEREAS, the state's commitment to educational excellence depends on thoughtful
policy-making that considers the full impact of legislation on all levels of the education system;
WHEREAS, local education agencies serve as the primary implementers of state education
policy and are directly affected by legislative decisions;
WHEREAS, the House of Representatives of the state of Utah values partnerships with
education stakeholders, including the state board, local school boards, charter governing
boards, superintendents, business administrators, charter directors, and education associations
in creating effective education policy;
WHEREAS, legislation affecting education often has varying fiscal impacts across different
local education agencies based on factors such as enrollment size, geographic location, student
demographics, and existing infrastructure;
WHEREAS, current fiscal note processes primarily focus on state-level fiscal impacts and
may not fully capture the diverse effects of legislation on individual local education agencies;
WHEREAS, local education agency business administrators and financial officers possess
specialized knowledge about operational costs, funding mechanisms, and implementation
challenges that is essential for comprehensive fiscal analysis;
WHEREAS, the House of Representatives of the state of Utah recognizes that informed
decision-making requires understanding both state-level and local-level fiscal implications of
proposed legislation;
WHEREAS, timely access to local education agency fiscal impact information during the
legislative session would enhance the Legislature's ability to make well-informed policy
decisions;
WHEREAS, collaborative processes between state and local education entities strengthen
the education system and ensure effective use of public resources;
WHEREAS, transparency in fiscal impact analysis supports public accountability and
builds trust between state government and local communities;
WHEREAS, the House of Representatives of the state of Utah recognizes that multiple
mechanisms could enhance local education agency fiscal impact analysis, including the state
board utilizing the local impact section of fiscal note submissions to provide timely local
education agency fiscal impact assessments;
WHEREAS, establishing a rotating committee of local education agency business
administrators to review proposed legislation during the legislative session could provide
valuable fiscal impact feedback from practitioners with direct implementation experience;
WHEREAS, the state board could create an accessible online tracking system or document
that would provide real-time local education agency fiscal impact information for legislators,
stakeholders, and the public;
WHEREAS, developing standardized templates and methodologies for local education
agency fiscal impact analysis would ensure consistency and accuracy across different local
education agencies;
WHEREAS, establishing rapid response protocols for high-priority legislation could help
identify significant impacts on local education agencies before final legislative action;
WHEREAS, creating feedback mechanisms that allow local education agencies to report
actual versus projected fiscal impacts of enacted legislation would improve future impact
analysis accuracy;
WHEREAS, the state board has established relationships with key stakeholder
organizations, including the Joint Leadership Council, the Utah School Boards Association,
the Utah Association of School Business Officials, the Utah School Superintendents
Association, and charter school associations;
WHEREAS, local education agencies employ subject matter experts in education finance,
including business administrators, financial officers, and budget analysts, who possess
essential knowledge for accurate fiscal impact assessments;
WHEREAS, training and resources would help local education agencies participate
effectively in fiscal impact analysis processes and standardize assessment methodologies
across districts and charter schools;
WHEREAS, regular updates to legislative committees on implementation and effectiveness
would ensure accountability and continuous improvement of local education agency fiscal
impact analysis systems; and
WHEREAS, effective fiscal impact analysis requires ongoing collaboration and
communication between state and local education entities supported by appropriate legislative
processes and resources:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the state of
Utah supports the development of comprehensive systems or processes to analyze and
communicate the fiscal impacts of legislation on local education agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the state of Utah
supports the state board in working collaboratively with local education agencies and
stakeholder organizations to establish processes for providing local education agency-level
fiscal impact information during legislative sessions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the state of Utah calls
on the state board to develop and implement mechanisms for gathering and disseminating local
education agency fiscal impact information as outlined in the whereas clauses of this
resolution.
3-13-26 8:26 AM