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Representative Karianne Lisonbee proposes the following substitute bill:


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SCHOOL FEE REVISIONS

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2019 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Karianne Lisonbee

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Senate Sponsor: Deidre M. Henderson

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This bill amends provisions related to school fees.
10     Highlighted Provisions:
11          This bill:
12          ▸     requires the State Board of Education (state board) to report recommendations on
13     activity based costing;
14          ▸     defines "fee" and other related terms;
15          ▸     enacts conditions for a local education agency (LEA) to charge a fee;
16          ▸     requires the state board to take certain actions against an LEA that fails to comply
17     with fee provisions;
18          ▸     grants the state board rulemaking authority for fee provisions;
19          ▸     amends fee waiver provisions, including requiring an LEA to inform a student of
20     procedures to appeal a waiver denial;
21          ▸     requires an LEA governing board to adopt a fee policy and fee schedule;
22          ▸     amends the definition of "textbook" and other provisions related to textbooks;
23          ▸     repeals provisions authorizing citizens to petition a local school board to provide
24     free textbooks;
25          ▸     prohibits an LEA from charging a fee for a school uniform but permits a fee for
26     school activity clothing; and
27          ▸     makes technical and conforming changes.
28     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
29          None
30     Other Special Clauses:
31          This bill provides a special effective date.
32          This bill provides a coordination clause.
33     Utah Code Sections Affected:
34     AMENDS:
35          53E-10-204, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 1
36          53E-10-305, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 410 and renumbered and
37     amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 1
38          53G-7-501, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
39          53G-7-502, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
40          53G-7-503, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
41          53G-7-504, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
42          53G-7-505, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
43          53G-7-601, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
44          53G-7-602, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
45          53G-7-606, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
46          53G-7-801, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
47          53G-7-802, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
48          63I-2-253, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapters 107, 281, 382, 415, and
49     456
50     ENACTS:
51          53E-3-518, Utah Code Annotated 1953
52     REPEALS AND REENACTS:
53          53G-7-603, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
54     REPEALS:
55          53G-7-604, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
56          53G-7-605, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 3
57     Utah Code Sections Affected by Coordination Clause:
58          53E-1-201, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 1
59          53E-1-202, Utah Code Annotated 1953
60     

61     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
62          Section 1. Section 53E-3-518 is enacted to read:
63          53E-3-518. Recommendations on activity based costing.
64          (1) The state board shall create a working group, including LEA representatives, to
65     evaluate and present recommendations to the state board and Legislature on LEA efforts to
66     establish cost centers and implement activity based costing.
67          (2) The state board shall report the recommendations described in Subsection (1) to the
68     Education Interim Committee and Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee no later
69     than November 30, 2020.
70          Section 2. Section 53E-10-204 is amended to read:
71          53E-10-204. Local school boards' authority to direct adult education programs.
72          A local school board may do the following:
73          (1) establish and maintain classes for adult education, with classes being held at times
74     and places convenient and accessible to the members of the class;
75          (2) raise and appropriate funds for an adult education program;
76          (3) subject to [Sections] Section 53E-10-202 [and 53G-7-502,] determine fees for
77     participation in an adult education program; and
78          (4) hire persons to instruct adult education classes.
79          Section 3. Section 53E-10-305 is amended to read:
80          53E-10-305. Tuition and fees.
81          (1) Except as provided in this section, the State Board of Regents or an institution of
82     higher education may not charge tuition or fees for a concurrent enrollment course.
83          (2) (a) The State Board of Regents may charge a one-time fee for a student to
84     participate in the concurrent enrollment program.
85          (b) A student who pays a fee described in Subsection (2)(a) does not satisfy a general
86     admission application fee requirement for a full-time or part-time student at an institution of
87     higher education.
88          (3) (a) An institution of higher education may charge a one-time admission application
89     fee for concurrent enrollment course credit offered by the institution of higher education.
90          (b) Payment of the fee described in Subsection (3)(a) satisfies the general admission
91     application fee requirement for a full-time or part-time student at an institution of higher
92     education.
93          (4) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), an institution of higher education may
94     charge partial tuition of no more than $30 per credit hour for a concurrent enrollment course
95     for which a student earns college credit.
96          (b) An institution of higher education may not charge more than:
97          (i) $5 per credit hour for an eligible student who qualifies for free or reduced price
98     school lunch;
99          (ii) $10 per credit hour for a concurrent enrollment course that is taught at an LEA by
100     an eligible instructor described in Subsection 53E-10-302(5)(c); or
101          (iii) $15 per credit hour for a concurrent enrollment course that is taught through video
102     conferencing.
103          (5) In accordance with Section 53G-7-603, an LEA may charge a fee for a textbook, as
104     defined in Section 53G-7-601, that is required for a concurrent enrollment course.
105          Section 4. Section 53G-7-501 is amended to read:
106          53G-7-501. Definitions.
107          [Reserved] As used in this part:
108          (1) "Co-curricular activity" means an activity, a course, or a program that:
109          (a) is conducted outside of regular school hours;
110          (b) is provided, sponsored, or supported by an LEA; and
111          (c) includes a required regular school day activity, course, or program.
112          (2) "Curricular activity" means an activity, a course, or a program that is:
113          (a) provided, sponsored, or supported by an LEA; and
114          (b) conducted only during school hours.
115          (3) "Elementary school" means a school that provides instruction to students in grades
116     kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
117          (4) (a) "Elementary school student" means a student enrolled in an elementary school.
118          (b) "Elementary school student" does not include a secondary school student.
119          (5) (a) "Extracurricular activity" means an activity, a course, or a program that is:
120          (i) not directly related to delivering instruction;
121          (ii) not a curricular activity or co-curricular activity; and
122          (iii) provided, sponsored, or supported by an LEA.
123          (b) "Extracurricular activity" does not include a noncurricular club as defined in
124     Section 53G-7-701.
125          (6) (a) "Fee" means a charge, expense, deposit, rental, or payment:
126          (i) regardless of how the charge, expense, deposit, rental, or payment is termed,
127     described, requested, or required directly or indirectly;
128          (ii) in the form of money, goods, or services; and
129          (iii) that is a condition to a student's full participation in an activity, course, or program
130     that is provided, sponsored, or supported by an LEA.
131          (b) "Fee" includes:
132          (i) money or something of monetary value raised by a student or the student's family
133     through fundraising;
134          (ii) charges or expenditures for a school field trip or activity trip, including related
135     transportation, food, lodging, and admission charges;
136          (iii) payments made to a third party that provides a part of a school activity, class, or
137     program;
138          (iv) charges or expenditures for classroom:
139          (A) textbooks;
140          (B) supplies; or
141          (C) materials;
142          (v) charges or expenditures for school activity clothing; and
143          (vi) a fine other than a fine described in Subsection (6)(c)(i).
144          (c) "Fee" does not include:
145          (i) a student fine specifically approved by an LEA for:
146          (A) failing to return school property;
147          (B) losing, wasting, or damaging private or school property through intentional,
148     careless, or irresponsible behavior, or as described in Section 53G-8-212; or
149          (C) improper use of school property, including a parking violation; Ŝ→ [or] ←Ŝ
150          (ii) a payment for school breakfast or lunch Ŝ→ [.] ;
150a          (iii) a deposit that is:
150b          (A) a pledge securing the return of school property; and
150c          (B) is refunded upon the return of the school property; or
150d          (iv) a charge for insurance, unless the insurance is required for a student to participate
150e     in an activity, class, or program. ←Ŝ
151          (7) (a) "Fundraising" means an activity or event provided, sponsored, or supported by
152     an LEA that uses students to generate funds or raise money to:
153          (i) provide financial support to a school or a school's class, group, team, or program; or
154          (ii) benefit a particular charity or for other charitable purposes.
155          (b) "Fundraising" does not include an alternative method of raising revenue without
156     students.
157          (8) (a) "School activity clothing" means special shoes or items of clothing:
158          (i) (A) that meet specific requirements, including requesting a specific color, style,
159     fabric, or imprint; and
160          (B) that a school requires a student to provide; and
161          (ii) that is worn by a student for a co-curricular or extracurricular activity.
162          (b) "School activity clothing" does not include a school uniform.
163          (9) (a) "School uniform" means special shoes or an item of clothing:
164          (i) (A) that meet specific requirements, including a requested specific color, style,
165     fabric, or imprint; and
166          (B) that a school requires a student to provide; and
167          (ii) that is worn by a student for a curricular activity.
168          (b) "School uniform" does not include school activity clothing.
169          (10) "Secondary school" means a school that provides instruction to students in grades
170     7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
171          (11) "Secondary school student":
172          (a) means a student enrolled in a secondary school; and
173          (b) includes a student in grade 6 if the student attends a secondary school.
174          (12) "Textbook" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-7-601.
175          (13) "Waiver" means a full or partial release from a requirement to pay a fee and from
176     any provision in lieu of fee payment.
177          Section 5. Section 53G-7-502 is amended to read:
178          53G-7-502. Schools to be free.
179          [(1)] Except as otherwise provided in this public education code, [in each school district
180     the public schools] the public education system shall be free to [all children] an individual:
181          (1) between five and 18 years of age who [are residents of the district,] is a resident;
182     and [also to persons]
183          (2) over 18 who [are] is domiciled in the state of Utah and [have] has not completed
184     requirements for a high school diploma.
185          [(2) A person over the age of 18 taking courses under this section must declare an
186     intent to complete requirements for a high school diploma. All courses taken must lead toward
187     that diploma and must be approved by those directly responsible for administering the
188     program.]
189          [(3) A person required to pay tuition under this section may have the tuition waived
190     under Section 53E-10-205.]
191          Section 6. Section 53G-7-503 is amended to read:
192          53G-7-503. Fees -- Prohibitions -- Voluntary supplies -- Enforcement.
193          [(1) For purposes of this part:]
194          [(a) "Board" means the State Board of Education.]
195          [(b) "Secondary school" means a school that provides instruction to students in grades
196     7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.]
197          [(c) "Secondary school student":]
198          [(i) means a student enrolled in a secondary school; and]
199          [(ii) includes a student in grade 6 if the student attends a secondary school.]
200          [(2) (a) A secondary school may impose fees on secondary school students.]
201          [(b) The board shall adopt rules regarding the imposition of fees in secondary schools
202     in accordance with the requirements of this part.]
203          [(3) A fee, deposit, or other charge may not be made, or any expenditure required of a
204     student or the student's parent or guardian, as a condition for student participation in an
205     activity, class, or program provided, sponsored, or supported by or through a public school or
206     school district, unless authorized by the local school board or charter school governing board
207     under rules adopted by the board.]
208          (1) An LEA may only charge a fee if the fee is authorized and noticed by the LEA
209     governing board in accordance with Section 53G-7-505.
210          [(4)] (2) (a) [A fee, deposit, charge, or expenditure may not be required] An LEA may
211     not require a fee for elementary school activities [which] that are part of the regular school day
212     or for supplies used during the regular school day.
213          (b) An elementary school or elementary school teacher may compile and provide to a
214     student's parent [or guardian] a suggested list of supplies for use during the regular school day
215     so that a parent [or guardian] may furnish on a voluntary basis those supplies for student use.
216          (c) A list provided to [a] an elementary student's parent [or guardian pursuant to] in
217     accordance with Subsection [(4)] (2)(b) shall include and be preceded by the following
218     language:
219          "NOTICE: THE ITEMS ON THIS LIST WILL BE USED DURING THE REGULAR
220     SCHOOL DAY. THEY MAY BE BROUGHT FROM HOME ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS,
221     OTHERWISE, THEY WILL BE FURNISHED BY THE SCHOOL."
222          (3) (a) Ĥ→ [If] Beginning with or after the 2021-2022 school year, if ←Ĥ an LEA
222a     imposes a fee, the fee shall be equal to or less than the expense
223     incurred by the LEA in providing for a student the activity, course, or program for which the
224     LEA imposes the fee.
225          (b) An LEA may not impose an additional fee or increase a fee to supplant or subsidize
226     another fee.
227          (4) (a) Beginning with or after the 2021-2022 school year, and notwithstanding Section
228     53E-3-401, if the state board finds that an LEA has violated a provision of this part or Part 6,
229     Textbook Fees, the state board shall impose corrective action against the LEA, which may
230     include:
231          (i) requiring an LEA to repay improperly charged fees;
232          (ii) withholding state funds; and
233          (iii) suspending the LEA's authority to charge fees for an amount of time specified by
234     the state board.
235          (b) The state board shall make rules:
236          (i) that require notice and an opportunity to be heard for an LEA affected by a state
237     board action described in Subsection (4)(a); and
238          (ii) to administer this Subsection (4).
239          Section 7. Section 53G-7-504 is amended to read:
240          53G-7-504. Waiver of fees -- Appeal of decision.
241          [(1) (a) A local school board shall require, as part of an authorization granted under
242     Section 53G-7-503, that adequate waivers or other provisions are available to ensure that no
243     student is denied the opportunity to participate because of an inability to pay the required fee,
244     deposit, or charge.]
245          [(b) (i) If, however, a student must repeat a course or requires remediation to advance
246     or graduate and a fee is associated with the course or the remediation program, it is presumed
247     that the student will pay the fee.]
248          [(ii) If the student or the student's parent or guardian is financially unable to pay the
249     fee, the board shall provide for alternatives to waiving the fee, which may include installment
250     payments and school or community service or work projects for the student.]
251          [(iii) In cases of extreme financial hardship or where the student has suffered a
252     long-term illness, or death in the family, or other major emergency and where installment
253     payments and the imposition of a service or work requirement would not be reasonable, the
254     student may receive a partial or full waiver of the fee required under Subsection (1)(b)(i).]
255          [(iv) The waiver provisions in Subsections (2) and (3) apply to all other fees, deposits,
256     and charges made in the secondary schools.]
257          (1) (a) If an LEA or a school within an LEA charges one or more fees, the LEA shall
258     grant a waiver to a student if charging the fee would deny the student the opportunity to fully
259     participate or complete a requirement because of an inability to pay the fee.
260          (b) An LEA governing board shall:
261          (i) adopt policies for granting a waiver; and
262          (ii) in accordance with Section 53G-7-505, give notice of waiver eligibility and
263     policies.
264          (2) (a) [The board shall require each school in the district] An LEA that charges a fee
265     under this part and Part 6, Textbook Fees, [to] may provide a variety of alternatives for
266     [satisfying the fee requirement to those who qualify for fee waivers, in addition to the outright
267     waiver of the fee. (b) The board shall develop and provide a list of alternatives for the schools,
268     including such options as] a student or family to satisfy a fee requirement, including allowing
269     [the] a student to provide:
270          (i) tutorial assistance to other students;
271          (ii) assistance before or after school to teachers and other school personnel on school
272     related matters; and
273          (iii) general community or home service.
274          [(c)] (b) Each [school] LEA governing board may add to the list of alternatives
275     provided by the state board, subject to approval by the state board.
276          [(3) A local school board may establish policies providing for partial fee waivers or
277     other alternatives for those students who, because of extenuating circumstances, are not in a
278     financial position to pay the entire fee.]
279          [(4)] (3) With regard to [children who are] a student who is in the custody of the
280     Division of Child and Family Services who [are] is also eligible under Title IV-E of the federal
281     Social Security Act, [local school boards] an LEA governing board shall require fee waivers or
282     alternatives in accordance with [Subsections (1) through (3)] this section.
283          [(5) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
284     the State Board of Education]
285          (4) The state board shall make rules:
286          (a) requiring a parent [or guardian] of a student applying for a fee waiver to provide
287     documentation and certification to the school verifying:
288          (i) the student's eligibility to receive the waiver; and
289          (ii) if applicable, that the student has complied with alternatives for satisfying the fee
290     requirements under Subsection (2) [have been complied with] to the fullest extent reasonably
291     possible according to the individual circumstances of [both the fee waiver applicant and the
292     school] the student and the LEA; and
293          (b) specifying the acceptable forms of documentation for the requirement under
294     Subsection [(5)] (4)(a), which shall include verification based on income tax returns or current
295     pay stubs.
296          [(6)] (5) Notwithstanding the requirements under Subsection [(5), a school] (4), an
297     LEA is not required to keep documentation on file after the verification is completed.
298          (6) If a school denies a student or parent request for a fee waiver, the school shall
299     provide the student or parent:
300          (a) the school's written decision to deny a waiver; and
301          (b) the procedure to appeal in accordance with LEA policy.
302          Section 8. Section 53G-7-505 is amended to read:
303          53G-7-505. Approval and notice of student fees and waivers.
304          [A local school board shall annually give written notice of its student fee schedules and
305     fee waiver policies to the parent or guardian of a child who attends a public school within the
306     district.]
307          (1) An LEA governing board shall annually:
308          (a) adopt fee policies and a fee schedule; and
309          (b) provide the fee schedule to each student and parent.
310          (2) For the fee schedule, the LEA governing board shall:
311          (a) before approving the fee schedule, provide at least two opportunities for the public
312     to comment on the proposed fee schedule;
313          (b) encourage public participation in the development of the fee schedule; and
314          (c) approve the fee schedule in a regularly scheduled public meeting.
315          (3) (a) The fee schedule shall include the following:
316          (i) a specific amount for each fee on the fee schedule;
317          (ii) if a student is responsible for multiple fees related to one activity, class, or
318     program, a clear and easy to understand delineation of each fee and the fee total for each
319     activity, class, or program;
320          (iii) the LEA's fee waiver policy, including an easily understandable statement
321     informing a parent that a student:
322          (A) may be eligible to have one or more fees waived; and
323          (B) may appeal the LEA's decision if the LEA denies a request for a fee waiver; and
324          (iv) a corresponding spending plan for each fee.
325          (b) The LEA shall:
326          (i) publish the fee schedule on each of the LEA's school's websites; and
327          (ii) include a copy of the LEA's fee schedule with the LEA's registration materials.
328          Section 9. Section 53G-7-601 is amended to read:
329          53G-7-601. Definitions.
330          [For the purposes of Sections 53G-7-602 through 53G-7-605, "textbooks" includes
331     textbooks and workbooks necessary for participation in any instructional course. Textbooks
332     shall not include personal or consumable items, such as pencils, papers, pens, erasers,
333     notebooks, other items of personal use, or products which a student may purchase at his option,
334     such as school publications, class rings, annuals, and similar items.]
335          As used in this part:
336          (1) "Fee" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53G-7-501.
337          (2) "Textbook" means instructional material necessary for participation in an activity,
338     course, or program, regardless of the format of the material.
339          Section 10. Section 53G-7-602 is amended to read:
340          53G-7-602. State policy on providing free textbooks.
341          (1) It is the public policy of this state that public education shall be free.
342          (2) A student may not be denied an education because of economic inability to
343     purchase textbooks necessary for advancement in or graduation from the public school system.
344          [(3) A school board may not sell textbooks or otherwise charge textbook fees or
345     deposits except as provided in this public education code.]
346          (3) (a) Beginning with the Ŝ→ [2020-21] 2022-23 ←Ŝ school year, an LEA:
347          (i) except as provided in Subsection (3)(a)(ii), may not sell textbooks or otherwise
348     charge a textbook fee; and
349          (ii) may only charge a fee for a textbook required for an Advanced Placement or, as
350     described in Section 53E-10-302, a concurrent enrollment course.
351          (b) The LEA shall waive a fee described in Subsection (3)(b)(i) in full or in part if a
352     student qualifies for a waiver in accordance with Section 53G-7-504.
353          Section 11. Section 53G-7-603 is repealed and reenacted to read:
354          53G-7-603. Purchase of textbooks -- Textbooks provided to teachers.
355          (1) An LEA governing board may purchase textbooks directly from the textbook
356     publisher at prices and terms approved by the state board.
357          (2) An LEA governing board shall purchase each textbook necessary for a teacher to
358     conduct his or her class.
359          (3) An LEA may pay the LEA's cost of furnishing textbooks from school operating
360     funds, the textbook fund, or from other available funds.
361          (4) A textbook remains the property of the LEA.
362          Section 12. Section 53G-7-606 is amended to read:
363          53G-7-606. Disposal of textbooks.
364          (1) [For a school year beginning with or after the 2012-13 school year, a local school
365     district] An LEA may not dispose of textbooks [used in its public schools] without first
366     notifying all other [school districts] LEAs in the state of [its] the LEA's intent to dispose of the
367     textbooks.
368          (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to textbooks that have been damaged, mutilated, or
369     worn out.
370          (3) The [State Board of Education] state board shall develop rules and procedures
371     directing the disposal of textbooks.
372          Section 13. Section 53G-7-801 is amended to read:
373          53G-7-801. Definitions.
374          As used in this part:
375          (1) "Principal" includes the chief administrator of a school that does not have a
376     principal.
377          (2) "School" means a public school, including a charter school.
378          (3) "School official" means the principal of a school or the local school board for a
379     school district.
380          (4) "School uniform" means [student clothing conforming to a school uniform policy
381     under this part, which may include a dress code, dress of designated colors, or a reasonable
382     designated uniform of a particular style. A school uniform policy may not include very
383     expensive or prescriptive clothing requirements.] the same as that term is defined in Section
384     53G-7-501.
385          Section 14. Section 53G-7-802 is amended to read:
386          53G-7-802. Uniforms in schools -- Legislative finding -- Policies.
387          (1) The Legislature finds that:
388          (a) each student should be allowed to learn in a safe environment which fosters the
389     learning process and is free from unnecessary disruptions;
390          (b) the wearing of certain types of clothing may identify students as members of youth
391     gangs and contribute to disruptive behavior and violence in the schools;
392          (c) school uniform policies may be part of an overall program to:
393          (i) improve school safety and discipline; and
394          (ii) help avoid the disruption of the classroom atmosphere and decorum and prevent
395     disturbances among students; and
396          (d) school uniforms may:
397          (i) decrease violence and theft among students; and
398          (ii) foster and promote desirable school operating conditions and a positive educational
399     environment in accordance with this part.
400          (2) Ŝ→ (a) ←Ŝ In accordance with Section 53G-7-803, a school may adopt a school uniform
400a     policy
401     that requires students enrolled at that school to wear a designated school uniform during the
402     school day.
402a     Ŝ→      (b) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), a school uniform policy may not require
402b     clothing that is prescriptive or expensive. ←Ŝ
403          (3) A school uniform policy shall:
404          (a) protect students' free exercise of religious beliefs;
405          (b) specify whether the uniform policy is voluntary or mandatory for students; Ŝ→ [and] ←Ŝ 406          (c) specify whether or not the uniform policy has an opt-out provision in addition to the
407     provisions under Subsection (5) Ŝ→ [[] ←Ŝ ; and].
408          [(d) include a provision for financial assistance to families who cannot afford to
409     purchase a required uniform, which may include:]
410          [(i) the school providing school uniforms to students;]
411          [(ii) the school making used school uniforms available to students; or]
412          [(iii) other programs to make school uniforms available to economically disadvantaged
413     students.]
414          [(4) Ŝ→ [A] (a) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), a ←Ŝ school uniform policy
414a     under this part is not considered a fee for either an
415     elementary or a secondary school. Ŝ→ []
416          (4) An LEA may not charge a student or parent a fee, as defined in Section 53G-7-501,
417     for a school uniform.] (b)(i) Subject to Subsection (4)(b)(ii), a secondary school may adopt a
417a     school uniform policy that requires clothing that is expensive or prescriptive.
417b          (b)(ii) A school uniform policy described in Subsection (4)(b)(i) is considered a fee, as
417c     defined in Section 53G-7-501, and is subject to Part 5, Student Fees. ←Ŝ
418          (5) A school uniform policy shall include a provision allowing a principal at any time
419     during the school year to grant an exemption from wearing a school uniform to a student
420     because of extenuating circumstances.
421          (6) (a) If a school adopts a school uniform policy under this part, that school's
422     governing body or local school board shall adopt local appellate procedures for school actions
423     under this part, including a denial of an exemption requested under Subsection (5).
424          (b) A person may seek judicial review of an action under this part only after exhausting☆
425     ☆the remedies provided under this Subsection (6).
426          Section 15. Section 63I-2-253 is amended to read:
427          63I-2-253. Repeal dates -- Titles 53 through 53G.
428          (1) Section 53A-24-602 is repealed July 1, 2018.
429          (2) (a) Subsections 53B-2a-103(2) and (4) are repealed July 1, 2019.
430          (b) When repealing Subsections 53B-2a-103(2) and (4), the Office of Legislative
431     Research and General Counsel shall, in addition to its authority under Subsection 36-12-12(3),
432     make necessary changes to subsection numbering and cross references.
433          (3) (a) Subsection 53B-2a-108(5) is repealed July 1, 2022.
434          (b) When repealing Subsection 53B-2a-108(5), the Office of Legislative Research and
435     General Counsel shall, in addition to its authority under Subsection 36-12-12(3), make
436     necessary changes to subsection numbering and cross references.
437          (4) (a) Subsection 53B-7-705(6)(b)(ii)(A), the language that states "Except as provided
438     in Subsection (6)(b)(ii)(B)," is repealed July 1, 2021.
439          (b) Subsection 53B-7-705(6)(b)(ii)(B) is repealed July 1, 2021.
440          (5) (a) Subsection 53B-7-707(4)(a)(ii), the language that states "Except as provided in
441     Subsection (4)(b)," is repealed July 1, 2021.
442          (b) Subsection 53B-7-707(4)(b) is repealed July 1, 2021.
443          (6) (a) The following sections are repealed on July 1, 2023:
444          (i) Section 53B-8-202;
445          (ii) Section 53B-8-203;
446          (iii) Section 53B-8-204; and
447          (iv) Section 53B-8-205.
448          (b) (i) Subsection 53B-8-201(2) is repealed on July 1, 2023.
449          (ii) When repealing Subsection 53B-8-201(2), the Office of Legislative Research and
450     General Counsel shall, in addition to its authority under Subsection 36-12-12(3), make
451     necessary changes to subsection numbering and cross references.
452          (7) Title 53B, Chapter 18, Part 14, Uintah Basin Air Quality Research Project, is
453     repealed July 1, 2023.
454          (8) Section 53E-3-518 is repealed July 1, 2021.
455          [(8)] (9) Subsection 53E-5-306(3)(b)(ii)(B) is repealed July 1, 2020.
456          [(9)] (10) Section 53E-5-307 is repealed July 1, 2020.
457          [(10)] (11) Subsections 53F-2-205(4) and (5), the language that states "or 53F-2-301.5,
458     as applicable" is repealed July 1, 2023.
459          [(11)] (12) Subsection 53F-2-301(1) is repealed July 1, 2023.
460          [(12)] (13) Subsection 53F-2-515(1), the language that states "or 53F-2-301.5, as
461     applicable" is repealed July 1, 2023.
462          [(13)] (14) Section 53F-4-204 is repealed July 1, 2019.
463          [(14)] (15) Section 53F-6-202 is repealed July 1, 2020.
464          [(15)] (16) Subsection 53F-9-302(3), the language that states "or 53F-2-301.5, as
465     applicable" is repealed July 1, 2023.
466          [(16)] (17) Subsection 53F-9-305(3)(a), the language that states "or 53F-2-301.5, as
467     applicable" is repealed July 1, 2023.
468          [(17)] (18) Subsection 53F-9-306(3)(a), the language that states "or 53F-2-301.5, as
469     applicable" is repealed July 1, 2023.
470          [(18)] (19) Subsection 53G-3-304(1)(c)(i), the language that states "or 53F-2-301.5, as
471     applicable" is repealed July 1, 2023.
472          [(19)] (20) On July 1, 2023, when making changes in this section, the Office of
473     Legislative Research and General Counsel shall, in addition to the office's authority under
474     Subsection 36-12-12(3), make corrections necessary to ensure that sections and subsections
475     identified in this section are complete sentences and accurately reflect the office's perception of
476     the Legislature's intent.
477          Section 16. Repealer.
478          This bill repeals:
479          Section 53G-7-604, Free textbook system.
480          Section 53G-7-605, Repurchase and resale of textbooks.
481          Section 17. Effective date.
482          This bill takes effect July 1, 2019.
483          Section 18. Coordinating H.B. 250 with S.B. 14 -- Substantive language.
484          If this H.B. 250 and S.B. 14, Education Reporting Requirements, both pass and become
485     law, it is the intent of the Legislature that the Office of Legislative Research and General
486     Counsel prepare the Utah Code database for publication by:
487          (1) (a) inserting the following language as a new Subsection 53E-1-201(2)(a):
488          "(a) the reports described in Section 53E-3-518 by the state board regarding cost centers
489     and implementing activity based costing;"; and
490          (b) renumbering remaining subsections accordingly; and
491          (2) inserting the following language as Subsection 53E-1-202(2):
492          "(2)(a) The one-time report by the state board regarding cost centers and implementing
493     activity based costing is due to the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee in
494     accordance with Section 53E-3-518.
495          (b) The occasional report, described in Section 53F-2-502 by the state board on the
496     program evaluation of the dual language immersion program, is due to the Public Education
497     Appropriations Subcommittee and in accordance with Section 68-3-14.".