Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.B. 127 1st Sub. (Green)

2022 General Session

Early Literacy Outcomes Improvement

by Millner, A (Millner, Ann.)

Senate Seal
General, Education, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/EF/USF (rev.-exp.)$(9,670,200)$(9,480,000)$(19,150,200)


State GovernmentUCA36-12-13(2)(c)
RevenuesFY 2022FY 2023FY 2024
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0

Enactment of this legislation likely will not materially impact state revenue.


ExpendituresFY 2022FY 2023FY 2024
Education Fund $0 $9,670,200 $9,670,200
Education Fund, One-time $0 $9,480,000 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $19,150,200 $9,670,200

Enactment of this bill may cost the State Board of Education $9,130,200 ongoing and $9,480,000 one-time from the Education Fund beginning in FY 2023 to hire staff, provide professional training to educators and principals, and contract with providers as outlined in the bill. Further, enactment of this bill may cost the Utah Board of Higher Education $540,000 ongoing from the Education Fund beginning in FY 2023 to provide the state match for hiring additional staff in teacher training programs as outlined in the bill.


FY 2022FY 2023FY 2024
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(19,150,200) $(9,670,200)
Local GovernmentUCA36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation requires principals, prospective principals, and certain early-learning educators to receive training and meet standards for early literacy outlined in the bill. Local education agencies (LEAs) may apply for grant funding from the state to support educator and principal training as outlined in the bill.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.

Regulatory ImpactUCA36-12-13(2)(d)
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
Performance EvaluationJR1-4-601
This bill creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program. For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed program, please see: https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram.