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PUBLIC EDUCATION BUDGET AMENDMENTS

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2017 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Daniel McCay

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Senate Sponsor: Lyle W. Hillyard

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This bill supplements or reduces appropriations previously provided for school districts,
10     charter schools, and certain state education agencies for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
11     2016, and ending June 30, 2017, and for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and
12     ending June 30, 2018.
13     Highlighted Provisions:
14          This bill:
15          ▸     enacts language directing the Legislature to adjust the appropriation for the
16     Statewide Online Education Program based on certain factors;
17          ▸     sets the value of the weighted pupil unit at $3,311 for fiscal year 2018;
18          ▸     adjusts the number of weighted pupil units to reflect anticipated student enrollment
19     in fall 2017;
20          ▸     repeals the Professional Practices Restricted Subfund and appropriates funding to
21     pay teacher licensing fees;
22          ▸     provides appropriations for other purposes as described;
23          ▸     provides intent language; and
24          ▸     makes technical and conforming changes.
25     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
26          This bill appropriates $5,185,100 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2017,
27     including:
28          ▸     $191,000 from the General Fund;
29          ▸     $4,795,000 from the Education Fund; and

30          ▸     $199,100 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
31          This bill appropriates $229,961,300 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year
32     2018, including:
33          ▸     $1,732,100 from the General Fund;
34          ▸     $203,013,600 from the Education Fund; and
35          ▸     $25,215,600 from various sources as detailed in this bill.
36     Other Special Clauses:
37          This bill provides a special effective date.
38     Utah Code Sections Affected:
39     AMENDS:
40          53A-6-104.1, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 389
41          53A-6-305, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1999, Chapter 108
42          53A-15-1207, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 238
43     REPEALS:
44          53A-6-105, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 144
45     Uncodified Material Affected:
46     ENACTS UNCODIFIED MATERIAL
47     

48     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
49          Section 1. Section 53A-6-104.1 is amended to read:
50          53A-6-104.1. Reinstatement of a license.
51          (1) An educator who previously held a license and whose license has expired may have
52     the license reinstated by:
53          (a) filing an application with the board on the form prescribed by the board; and
54          [(b) paying the fee required by Section 53A-6-105; and]
55          [(c)] (b) submitting to a criminal background check as required by Section
56     53A-15-1504.
57          (2) Upon successful completion of the criminal background check and verification that

58     the applicant's previous license had not been revoked, suspended, or surrendered, the board
59     shall reinstate the license.
60          (3) An educator whose license is reinstated may not be required to obtain professional
61     development not required of other educators with the same number of years of experience,
62     except as provided in Subsection (4).
63          (4) The principal of the school at which an educator whose license is reinstated is
64     employed shall provide information and training, based on the educator's experience and
65     education, that will assist the educator in performing the educator's assigned position.
66          (5) The procedures for reinstating a license as provided in this section do not apply to
67     an educator's license that expires while the educator is employed in a position requiring the
68     license.
69          Section 2. Section 53A-6-305 is amended to read:
70          53A-6-305. Meetings and expenses of UPPAC members.
71          (1) UPPAC shall meet at least quarterly and at the call of the chair or of a majority of
72     the members.
73          (2) Members of UPPAC serve without compensation but are allowed reimbursement
74     for actual and necessary expenses under the rules of the Division of Finance.
75          (3) The board shall pay reimbursement to UPPAC members out of the [Professional
76     Practices Restricted Subfund in the Uniform School Fund] Education Fund.
77          Section 3. Section 53A-15-1207 is amended to read:
78          53A-15-1207. State Board of Education to deduct funds and make payments --
79     Plan for the payment of online courses taken by private and home school students.
80          (1) For a fiscal year that begins on or after July 1, 2018, and subject to future budget
81     constraints, the Legislature shall adjust the appropriation for the Statewide Online Education
82     Program based on:
83          (a) the anticipated increase of eligible home school and private school students
84     enrolled in the Statewide Online Education Program; and
85          (b) the value of the weighted pupil unit.

86          [(1)] (2) (a) The State Board of Education shall deduct money from funds allocated to
87     the student's primary LEA of enrollment under Chapter 17a, Minimum School Program Act, to
88     pay for online course fees.
89          (b) Money shall be deducted under Subsection [(1)] (2) in the amount and at the time
90     an online course provider qualifies to receive payment for an online course as provided in
91     Subsection 53A-15-1206(4).
92          [(2)] (3) From money deducted under Subsection [(1)] (2), the State Board of
93     Education shall make payments to the student's online course provider as provided in Section
94     53A-15-1206.
95          [(3)] (4) The Legislature shall establish a plan, which shall take effect beginning on
96     July 1, 2013, for the payment of online courses taken by a private school or home school
97     student.
98          Section 4. Repealer.
99          This bill repeals:
100          Section 53A-6-105, Licensing fees -- Credit to subfund -- Payment of expenses.
101          Section 5. Appropriation for classroom supplies.
102          (1) As used in this section, "classroom teacher" or "teacher" means permanent teacher
103     positions filled by one teacher or two or more job-sharing teachers:
104          (a) who are licensed personnel;
105          (b) who are paid on the teacher's salary schedule;
106          (c) who are hired for an entire contract period; and
107          (d) whose primary function is to provide instructional or a combination of instructional
108     and counseling services to students in public schools.
109          (2) (a) The State Board of Education shall distribute money appropriated for teacher
110     supplies and materials to classroom teachers in school districts, charter schools, and the Utah
111     Schools for the Deaf and the Blind based on the number of classroom teachers in each school
112     as compared to the total number of classroom teachers.
113          (b) Teachers shall receive up to the following amounts:

114          (i) $250 for a teacher on salary schedule steps one through three teaching in grades
115     kindergarten through 6 or preschool handicapped;
116          (ii) $200 for a teacher on salary schedule steps one through three teaching in grades 7
117     through 12;
118          (iii) $175 for a teacher on salary schedule step four or higher teaching in grades
119     kindergarten through 6 or preschool handicapped; and
120          (iv) $150 for a teacher on salary schedule step four or higher teaching in grades 7
121     through 12.
122          (c) If the appropriation is not sufficient to provide each teacher the full amount allowed
123     under Subsection (2)(b), teachers on salary schedule steps one through three shall receive the
124     full amount allowed with the remaining money apportioned to all other teachers.
125          (3) Teachers shall spend money appropriated for classroom supplies and materials for
126     school supplies, materials, or field trips under rules adopted by the State Board of Education.
127          Section 6. Operating and capital budgets -- FY 2017 appropriations for state
128     education agencies, school districts, and charter schools.
129          The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
130     2016, and ending June 30, 2017. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for
131     fiscal year 2017. Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures
132     Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts
133     indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah.
134     STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - MINIMUM SCHOOL PROGRAM
135     ITEM 1 To State Board of Education - Minimum School Program - Basic School Program
136          From Education Fund, One-time               
10,000,000

137               Schedule of Programs:
138               Grades 1 - 12                              10,000,000
139     ITEM 2 To State Board of Education - Minimum School Program - Related to Basic School
140     Programs
141          From Education Fund, One-time                    
          (1,785,000)


142               Schedule of Programs:
143               Charter School Local Replacement               (5,000,000)
144               Educator Salary Adjustments                    3,995,000
145               Digital Teaching and Learning Program          (780,000)
146     ITEM 3 To State Board of Education - Minimum School Program - Voted and Board Local
147     Levy Programs
148          From Education Fund, One-time                              
(5,000,000)

149               Schedule of Programs:
150               Voted Local Levy Program                    (2,500,000)
151               Board Local Levy Program                    (2,500,000)
152     STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
153     ITEM 4 To State Board of Education - State Administrative Office
154          From Education Fund, One-time                         
800,000

155          From Revenue Transfers, One-time                    
888,800

156               Schedule of Programs:
157               Board and Administration                    888,800
158               Business Services                         800,000
159          Notwithstanding the fees in H.B. 8 G.S. 2016, State Agency Fees and Internal Service
160     Fund Rate Authorization and Appropriations, the Legislature intends that the State Board of
161     Education is authorized to charge an indirect cost pool rate of up to 15% for restricted funds
162     and up to 26% for unrestricted funds where possible for FY 2017.
163     ITEM 5 To State Board of Education - Minimum School Program Categorical Program
164     Administration
165          From Education Fund, One-time                    
780,000

166          From Revenue Transfers, One-time                              
(287,200)

167               Schedule of Programs:
168               CTE Comprehensive Guidance               (35,000)
169               Enhancement for At-Risk Students               (50,000)

170               Youth-in-Custody                         (150,000)
171               Adult Education                         (22,200)
172               Dual Immersion                         (30,000)
173               Digital Teaching and Learning               780,000
174          Notwithstanding the fees in H.B. 8 G.S. 2016, State Agency Fees and Internal Service
175     Fund Rate Authorization and Appropriations, the Legislature intends that the State Board of
176     Education is authorized to charge an indirect cost pool rate of up to 15% for restricted funds
177     and up to 26% for unrestricted funds where possible for FY 2017.
178     ITEM 6 To State Board of Education - Initiative Programs
179          From General Fund, One-time                              
191,000

180          From Revenue Transfers, One-time                    
(37,200)

181               Schedule of Programs:
182               Contracts and Grants                         191,000
183               Carson Smith Scholarships                    (22,400)
184               Partnerships for Student Success               (14,800)
185          Notwithstanding the fees in H.B. 8 G.S. 2016, State Agency Fees and Internal Service
186     Fund Rate Authorization and Appropriations, the Legislature intends that the State Board of
187     Education is authorized to charge an indirect cost pool rate of up to 15% for restricted funds
188     and up to 26% for unrestricted funds where possible for FY 2017.
189     ITEM 7 To State Board of Education - State Charter School Board
190          From Revenue Transfers, One-time                    
(147,900)

191               Schedule of Programs:
192               State Charter School Board                    (147,900)
193          Notwithstanding the fees in H.B. 8 G.S. 2016, State Agency Fees and Internal Service
194     Fund Rate Authorization and Appropriations, the Legislature intends that the State Board of
195     Education is authorized to charge an indirect cost pool rate of up to 15% for restricted funds
196     and up to 26% for unrestricted funds where possible for FY 2017.
197     ITEM 8 To State Board of Education - Educator Licensing

198          From Professional Practices Restricted Subfund, One-time          
199,100

199          From Revenue Transfers, One-time                              
(213,900)

200               Schedule of Programs:
201               Educator Licensing                         (14,800)
202          Notwithstanding the fees in H.B. 8 G.S. 2016, State Agency Fees and Internal Service
203     Fund Rate Authorization and Appropriations, the Legislature intends that the State Board of
204     Education is authorized to charge an indirect cost pool rate of up to 15% for restricted funds
205     and up to 26% for unrestricted funds where possible for FY 2017.
206     ITEM 9 To State Board of Education - Child Nutrition
207          From Revenue Transfers, One-time                         
(153,900)

208               Schedule of Programs:
209               Child Nutrition                         (153,900)
210          Notwithstanding the fees in H.B. 8 G.S. 2016, State Agency Fees and Internal Service
211     Fund Rate Authorization and Appropriations, the Legislature intends that the State Board of
212     Education is authorized to charge an indirect cost pool rate of up to 15% for restricted funds
213     and up to 26% for unrestricted funds where possible for FY 2017.
214     ITEM 10 To State Board of Education - Education Contracts
215          From Revenue Transfers, One-time                         
(23,500)

216               Schedule of Programs:
217               Corrections Institutions                    (23,500)
218          Notwithstanding the fees in H.B. 8 G.S. 2016, State Agency Fees and Internal Service
219     Fund Rate Authorization and Appropriations, the Legislature intends that the State Board of
220     Education is authorized to charge an indirect cost pool rate of up to 15% for restricted funds
221     and up to 26% for unrestricted funds where possible for FY 2017.
222     ITEM 11 To State Board of Education - Teaching and Learning
223          From Revenue Transfers, One-time                         
(25,200)

224               Schedule of Programs:
225               Student Access to High Quality School

226               Readiness Programs                         (25,200)
227          Section 7. Operating and capital budgets -- FY 2018 appropriations for state
228     education agencies, school districts, and charter schools.
229          (1) The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
230     2017, and ending June 30, 2018. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for
231     fiscal year 2018. Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures
232     Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts
233     indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah.
234          (2) The value of each weighted pupil unit (WPU) for fiscal year 2018 is increased from
235     the value of the WPU for fiscal year 2018 established in S.B. 1, Public Education Base Budget
236     Amendments, and set at $3,311.
237     STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - MINIMUM SCHOOL PROGRAM
238     ITEM 12 To State Board of Education - Minimum School Program - Basic School Program
239          From Education Fund                                   
153,982,900

240               Schedule of Programs:
241               Kindergarten (-430 WPUs)                    2,072,500
242               Grades 1 - 12 (11,299 WPUs)               103,838,500
243               Foreign Exchange                         41,600
244               Necessarily Existent Small Schools               1,208,300
245               Professional Staff (231 WPUs)               7,823,100
246               Administrative Costs (75 WPUs)               437,500
247               Special Education - Add-on (2,736 WPUs)          18,903,200
248               Special Education - Preschool (539 WPUs)          3,084,800
249               Special Education - Self-contained (4 WPUs)     1,783,600
250               Special Education - Extended School Year
251                          (10 WPUs)                    87,600
252               Special Education - Impact Aid (-28 WPUs)          165,200
253               Special Education - Intensive Services

254                         (372 WPUs)                    1,282,200
255               Special Education - Extended Year
256                         for Special Educators               115,400
257               Career and Technical Education - Add-on
258                         (440 WPUs)                    5,017,900
259               Class Size Reduction (919 WPUs)               8,121,500
260     
Item 13
To State Board of Education - Minimum School Program - Related to Basic School
261     Programs
262          From Education Fund
32,652,300

263          From Education Fund Restricted - Charter School Levy Account
22,100,000

264          From Uniform School Fund Restricted Trust Distribution Account
50,400,000

265          From Interest and Dividends Account
(45,000,000)

266               Schedule of Programs:
267               To and From School - Pupil Transportation          4,464,900
268               Enhancement for At-Risk Students               1,495,100
269               Youth in Custody                         1,211,200
270               Adult Education                         595,100
271               Enhancement for Accelerated Students          268,400
272               Concurrent Enrollment                    575,100
273               School LAND Trust Program               5,400,000
274               Charter School Local Replacement               35,223,200
275               Charter School Administration               361,900
276               Educator Salary Adjustments                    3,995,000
277               USFR Teacher Salary Supplement
278                    Restricted Account                    (6,799,900)
279               Critical Languages and Dual Immersion          600,000
280               Teacher Supplies and Materials               5,000,000
281               Beverley Taylor Sorenson Elementary Arts          1,000,000

282               Civics Education - State Capitol Field Trips          150,000
283               Digital Teaching and Learning Program          (187,600)
284               Teacher Salary Supplement                    6,799,900
285          The Legislature intends that the Division of Finance transfer the fund balance in the
286     Uniform School Fund Restricted - Teacher Salary Supplement Restricted Account to the
287     Teacher Salary Supplement Program in the Minimum School Program - Related to Basic
288     School Program when the fund is closed as provided in H.B. 35, Minimum School Program
289     Amendments.
290          The Legislature intends that the Division of Finance transfer the fund balance in the
291     Interest and Dividends Account to the Trust Distribution Account on July 1, 2017, pursuant to
292     the Laws of Utah 2016, Volume 1, Chapter 172.
293     
Item 14
To State Board of Education - Minimum School Program - Voted and Board Local
294     Levy Programs
295          From Education Fund
373,900

296               Schedule of Programs:
297               Voted Local Levy Program                    1,048,100
298               Board Local Levy Program                    (674,200)
299     
State Board of Education

300     
Item 15
To State Board of Education - State Administrative Office
301          From Education Fund
2,145,000

302          From Education Fund, One-time
400,000

303          From Uniform School Fund Restricted Trust Distribution Account
701,600

304          From Interest and Dividends Account
(635,100)

305          From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
16,044,400

306          From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(16,044,400)

307               Schedule of Programs:
308               Assessment and Accountability               2,220,000
309               Business Services                         329,000

310               Career and Technical Education               (50,000)
311               Math Teacher Training                    (500,000)
312               School Trust                              66,500
313               Teaching and Learning                    375,000
314               Student Advocacy Services                    171,000
315          The Legislature intends that the State Board of Education use $150,000 one-time of the
316     funds appropriated in this line item for a dropout prevention program that utilizes a curriculum
317     consisting of character development and enhancement of life skills delivered by certified
318     trainers and is targeted at students who are at risk of dropping out.
319          The Legislature intends that the Division of Finance transfer the fund balance in the
320     Interest and Dividends Account to the Trust Distribution Account on July 1, 2017, pursuant to
321     the Laws of Utah 2016, Volume 1, Chapter 172.
322          The Legislature intends that the State Board of Education use any nonlapsing balances
323     generated from the licensing of Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence (SAGE)
324     assessment questions to develop additional assessment questions, to provide professional
325     learning for Utah educators, and for risk mitigation expenditures.
326     
Item 16
To State Board of Education - MSP Categorical Program Administration
327          From Education Fund
707,600

328               Schedule of Programs:
329               Digital Teaching and Learning               487,600
330               Special Education State Programs               220,000
331          The Legislature intends that the State Board of Education use $300,000 of the funds
332     appropriated for Digital Teaching [&] and Learning Administration to hire two full-time
333     equivalent employees to provide program monitoring, evaluation, coaching for approved
334     programs, and implementing the Board's Digital Teaching [&] and Learning master plan.
335     
Item 17
To State Board of Education - Initiative Programs
336          From General Fund
1,732,100

337          From Education Fund
5,797,400


338          From Education Fund, One-time
250,000

339          From General Fund Restricted - Autism Awareness Account
29,000

340          From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
16,888,300

341          From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(16,888,300)

342               Schedule of Programs:
343               Electronic High School                    (2,600)
344               UPSTART Early Childhood Education          1,500,000
345               ProStart Culinary Arts Program               250,000
346               General Financial Literacy                    200,000
347               Carson Smith Scholarships                    1,732,100
348               Autism Awareness                         29,000
349               Early Intervention                         3,000,000
350               Peer Assistance                         (400,000)
351               IT Academy                              500,000
352               Partnerships for Student Success               1,000,000
353     
Item 18
To State Board of Education - State Charter School Board
354          From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
1,237,100

355          From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(1,237,100)

356     
Item 19
To State Board of Education - Educator Licensing
357          From Education Fund
2,600,000

358          From Professional Practices Restricted Subfund
(2,400,900)

359               Schedule of Programs:
360               Educator Licensing                         199,100
361          The Legislature intends that the Division of Finance close the Professional Practices
362     Restricted Subfund on June 30, 2018, and transfer any remaining balances to the Uniform
363     School Fund.
364     
Item 20
To State Board of Education - Fine Arts Outreach
365          From Education Fund
700,000


366               Schedule of Programs:
367               Professional Outreach Programs               700,000
368     
Item 21
To State Board of Education - Science Outreach
369          From Education Fund
360,000

370               Schedule of Programs:
371               Informal Science Education Enhancement          410,000
372               Integrated Student and New Facility Learning     (50,000)
373          The Legislature intends that the State Board of Education combine the grant awards for
374     the Informal Science Education Enhancement (iSEE) program and the Integrated Student and
375     New Facility Learning program into one grant for those organizations that participate in both
376     grant programs.
377     
Item 22
To State Board of Education - Education Contracts
378          From Beginning Nonlapsing Balances
185,600

379          From Closing Nonlapsing Balances
(185,600)

380     
Item 23
To State Board of Education - Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
381          From Education Fund
1,084,500

382          From Education Fund, One-time
(40,000)

383               Schedule of Programs:
384               Educational Services                         1,044,500
385     
Item 24
To State Board of Education - Regional Service Centers
386          From Education Fund
2,000,000

387               Schedule of Programs:
388               Regional Service Centers                    2,000,000
389     
School and Institutional Trust Fund Office

390     
Item 25
To School and Institutional Trust Fund Office
391          From School and Institutional Trust Fund Management Account
21,000

392               Schedule of Programs:
393               School and Institutional Trust Fund Office          21,000

394          Section 8. Effective date.
395          (1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), this bill takes effect on July 1, 2017.
396          (2) On July 1, 2018:
397          (a) Sections 53A-6-104.1 and 53A-6-305 take effect; and
398          (b) Section 53A-6-105 is repealed.
399          (3) If approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, Section 5,
400     One-time appropriation for classroom supplies, takes effect upon approval by the governor, or
401     the day following the constitutional time limit of Utah Constitution, Article VII, Section 8,
402     without the governor's signature, or in the case of a veto, the date of veto override.