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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill codifies the name of Utah Tech University.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 ▸ codifies the name of Utah Tech University;
13 ▸ requires the Utah Tech University board of trustees to report to the Education
14 Interim Committee regarding the institution's Heritage Committee; and
15 ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
16 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
17 None
18 Other Special Clauses:
19 This bill provides a special effective date.
20 Utah Code Sections Affected:
21 AMENDS:
22 53B-1-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 365
23 53B-2-101, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 382
24 53B-2-111, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 169
25 53B-2a-112, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 365
26 53B-8-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 365
27 53B-16-101, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 187
28 53B-26-301, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 361
29 53B-31-101, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 379
30 53B-31-201, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 379
31 53B-31-301, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 379
32 53B-31-401, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 169 and last amended by
33 Coordination Clause, Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 169
34 53G-5-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 365
35 63I-5-201, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 184
36 63N-1b-101, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 282 and last amended by
37 Coordination Clause, Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 187
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39 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
40 Section 1. Section 53B-1-102 is amended to read:
41 53B-1-102. Utah system of higher education.
42 (1) The Utah system of higher education consists of the following institutions:
43 (a) degree-granting institutions, which are:
44 (i) the University of Utah;
45 (ii) Utah State University;
46 (iii) Weber State University;
47 (iv) Southern Utah University;
48 (v) Snow College;
49 (vi) [
50 (vii) Utah Valley University; and
51 (viii) Salt Lake Community College;
52 (b) technical colleges, which are:
53 (i) Bridgerland Technical College;
54 (ii) Davis Technical College;
55 (iii) Dixie Technical College;
56 (iv) Mountainland Technical College;
57 (v) Ogden-Weber Technical College;
58 (vi) Southwest Technical College;
59 (vii) Tooele Technical College; and
60 (viii) Uintah Basin Technical College;
61 (c) the Utah Board of Higher Education; and
62 (d) other public post-high school educational institutions as the Legislature may
63 designate.
64 (2) A change in the name of an institution within the Utah system of higher education
65 is not a change in the role or mission of the institution, unless otherwise authorized by the
66 board.
67 (3) It is not the intent of the Legislature to increase the number of research universities
68 in the state beyond the University of Utah and Utah State University.
69 (4) An institution or board described in Subsection (1) is empowered to sue and be sued
70 and to contract and be contracted with.
71 Section 2. Section 53B-2-101 is amended to read:
72 53B-2-101. Institutions of higher education -- Corporate bodies -- Powers.
73 (1) The following institutions of higher education are bodies politic and corporate with
74 perpetual succession and with all rights, immunities, and franchises necessary to function as
75 such:
76 (a) the University of Utah;
77 (b) Utah State University;
78 (c) Weber State University;
79 (d) Southern Utah University;
80 (e) Snow College;
81 (f) [
82 (g) Utah Valley University;
83 (h) Salt Lake Community College;
84 (i) Bridgerland Technical College;
85 (j) Davis Technical College;
86 (k) Dixie Technical College;
87 (l) Mountainland Technical College;
88 (m) Ogden-Weber Technical College;
89 (n) Southwest Technical College;
90 (o) Tooele Technical College; and
91 (p) Uintah Basin Technical College.
92 (2) (a) An institution of higher education may have and use a corporate seal and may,
93 subject to this title, take, hold, lease, sell, and convey real and personal property as the interest
94 of the institution requires.
95 (b) An institution of higher education is vested with all the property, franchises, and
96 endowments of, and is subject to, all the contracts, obligations, and liabilities of the institution's
97 respective predecessor.
98 (c) (i) An institution of higher education may enter into business relationships or
99 dealings with private seed or venture capital entities or partnerships consistent with Utah
100 Constitution Article VI, Section 29, Subsection (2).
101 (ii) A business dealing or relationship entered into under Subsection (2)(c)(i) does not
102 preclude the private entity or partnership from participating in or receiving benefits from a
103 venture capital program authorized or sanctioned by the laws of this state, unless otherwise
104 precluded by the specific law that authorizes or sanctions the program.
105 Section 3. Section 53B-2-111 is amended to read:
106 53B-2-111. Utah Tech University -- Institutional name change.
107 (1) As used in this [
108 (a) "Board of trustees" means the board of trustees of [
109 University.
110 (b) "Institution" means [
111 (2) (a) Dixie State [
112 Tech University.
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114 and Dixie State University and shall:
115 (i) possess all rights, titles, privileges, powers, immunities, franchises, endowments,
116 property, and claims of Dixie State University and Dixie State College of Utah; and
117 (ii) fulfill and perform all obligations of Dixie State University and Dixie State College
118 of Utah, including obligations relating to outstanding bonds and notes.
119 (3) The board of trustees in consultation with the Utah Board of Higher Education
120 shall:
121 (a) create a committee to recommend a name for the institution; and
122 (b) ensure that the committee:
123 (i) represents students, university personnel, community members, and industry leaders
124 in the committee's membership;
125 (ii) provides opportunity for input from and collaboration with the public, including:
126 (A) residents of southwestern Utah;
127 (B) institutional partners; and
128 (C) university faculty, staff, students, and alumni;
129 (iii) reviews options for the institution's name; and
130 (iv) makes recommendations regarding the institution's name to the board of trustees.
131 (4) (a) The board of trustees shall:
132 (i) review the committee's recommendation described in Subsection (3)(b); and
133 (ii) choose whether to forward a name for the institution to the Utah Board of Higher
134 Education.
135 (b) Should the board of trustees choose to forward a name for the institution to the
136 Utah Board of Higher Education under Subsection (4)(a), the board of trustees shall ensure that
137 the name:
138 (i) reflects the institution's mission and significance to the surrounding region and
139 state; and
140 (ii) enables the institution to compete and be recognized nationally.
141 (c) Should the board of trustees recommend a name for the institution under
142 Subsection (4)(a), the Utah Board of Higher Education shall vote on whether to approve and
143 recommend the name to the Legislature.
144 (5) Should the Utah Board of Higher Education and the board of trustees recommend a
145 name for the institution to the Legislature through the process described in Subsections (3) and
146 (4), the Utah Board of Higher Education and the board of trustees shall recommend the name
147 for the institution to the Legislative Management Committee no later than November 1, 2021.
148 (6) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(b), the board of trustees shall designate the
149 institution's main campus as the "Dixie Campus" for a period of no less than 20 years.
150 (b) After July 1, 2042, if the board of trustees seeks to alter the designation described
151 in Subsection (6)(a), the board of trustees shall first obtain the approval of the Utah Board of
152 Higher Education.
153 Section 4. Section 53B-2a-112 is amended to read:
154 53B-2a-112. Technical colleges -- Relationships with other public and higher
155 education institutions -- Agreements -- Priorities -- New capital facilities.
156 (1) As used in this section, "higher education institution" means:
157 (a) Utah State University for:
158 (i) Bridgerland Technical College;
159 (ii) Tooele Technical College; and
160 (iii) Uintah Basin Technical College;
161 (b) Weber State University for:
162 (i) Ogden-Weber Technical College; and
163 (ii) Davis Technical College;
164 (c) Utah Valley University for Mountainland Technical College;
165 (d) Southern Utah University for Southwest Technical College; and
166 (e) [
167 (2) A technical college may enter into agreements:
168 (a) with other higher education institutions to cultivate cooperative relationships; or
169 (b) with other public and higher education institutions to enhance career and technical
170 education within the technical college's region.
171 (3) Before a technical college develops new instructional facilities, the technical
172 college shall give priority to:
173 (a) maintaining the technical college's existing instructional facilities for both
174 secondary and adult students;
175 (b) coordinating with the president of the technical college's higher education
176 institution and entering into any necessary agreements to provide career and technical
177 education to secondary and adult students that:
178 (i) maintain and support existing higher education career and technical education
179 programs; and
180 (ii) maximize the use of existing higher education facilities; and
181 (c) developing cooperative agreements with school districts, charter schools, other
182 higher education institutions, businesses, industries, and community and private agencies to
183 maximize the availability of career and technical education instructional facilities for both
184 secondary and adult students.
185 (4) (a) Before submitting a funding request pertaining to new capital facilities and land
186 purchases to the board, a technical college shall:
187 (i) ensure that all available instructional facilities are maximized in accordance with
188 Subsections (3)(a) through (c); and
189 (ii) coordinate the request with the president of the technical college's higher education
190 institution, if applicable.
191 (b) The State Building Board shall make a finding that the requirements of this section
192 are met before the State Building Board may consider a funding request from the board
193 pertaining to new capital facilities and land purchases for a technical college.
194 (c) A technical college may not construct, approve the construction of, plan for the
195 design or construction of, or consent to the construction of a career and technical education
196 facility without approval of the Legislature.
197 (5) Before acquiring new fiscal and administrative support structures, a technical
198 college shall:
199 (a) review the use of existing public or higher education administrative and accounting
200 systems, financial record systems, and student and financial aid systems for the delivery of
201 career and technical education in the region;
202 (b) determine the feasibility of using existing systems; and
203 (c) with the approval of the technical college board of trustees and the board, use the
204 existing systems.
205 Section 5. Section 53B-8-103 is amended to read:
206 53B-8-103. Waiver of nonresident differential in tuition rates -- Utah Tech
207 University good neighbor tuition waivers.
208 (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law:
209 (a) (i) The board may determine when to grant a full or partial waiver of the
210 nonresident differential in tuition rates charged to undergraduate students pursuant to reciprocal
211 agreements with other states.
212 (ii) In making the determination described under Subsection (1)(a)(i), the board shall
213 consider the potential of the waiver to:
214 (A) enhance educational opportunities for Utah residents;
215 (B) promote mutually beneficial cooperation and development of Utah communities
216 and nearby communities in neighboring states;
217 (C) contribute to the quality of educational programs; and
218 (D) assist in maintaining the cost effectiveness of auxiliary operations in Utah
219 institutions of higher education.
220 (b) (i) Consistent with its determinations made pursuant to Subsection (1)(a), the board
221 may enter into agreements with other states to provide for a full or partial reciprocal waiver of
222 the nonresident tuition differential charged to undergraduate students.
223 (ii) An agreement shall provide for the numbers and identifying criteria of
224 undergraduate students, and shall specify the institutions of higher education that will be
225 affected by the agreement.
226 (c) The board shall establish policy guidelines for the administration by the affected
227 Utah institutions of any tuition waivers authorized under this section, for evaluating applicants
228 for such waivers, and for reporting the results of the reciprocal waiver programs authorized by
229 this section.
230 (d) A report and financial analysis of any waivers of tuition authorized under this
231 section shall be submitted annually to the general session of the Legislature as part of the
232 budget recommendations of the board for the system of higher education.
233 (2) (a) [
234 nonresident differential in tuition rates charged to undergraduate students:
235 (i) pursuant to reciprocal agreements with other states; or
236 (ii) to a resident of a county that has a portion of the county located within 70 miles of
237 the main campus of [
238 (b) (i) A student who attends [
239 neighbor tuition waiver shall pay a surcharge per credit hour in addition to the regular resident
240 tuition and fees of [
241 (ii) The surcharge per credit hour shall be based on a percentage of the approved
242 resident tuition per credit hour each academic year.
243 (iii) The percentage assessed as a surcharge per credit hour shall be set by the board.
244 (c) [
245 tuition waivers awarded.
246 (d) A student who attends [
247 tuition waiver may not count the time during which the waiver is received towards establishing
248 resident student status in Utah.
249 Section 6. Section 53B-16-101 is amended to read:
250 53B-16-101. Establishment of institutional roles and general courses of study.
251 (1) Except as institutional roles are specifically assigned by the Legislature, the board:
252 (a) shall establish and define the roles of the various institutions of higher education;
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254 (b) shall, within each institution of higher education's primary role, prescribe the
255 general course of study to be offered at the institution of higher education, including for:
256 (i) research universities, which provide undergraduate, graduate, and research programs
257 and include:
258 (A) the University of Utah; and
259 (B) Utah State University;
260 (ii) regional universities, which provide career and technical education, undergraduate
261 associate and baccalaureate programs, and select master's degree programs to fill regional
262 demands and include:
263 (A) Weber State University;
264 (B) Southern Utah University;
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266 (D) Utah Valley University;
267 (iii) comprehensive community colleges, which provide associate programs and
268 include:
269 (A) Salt Lake Community College; and
270 (B) Snow College; and
271 (iv) technical colleges and degree-granting institutions that provide technical
272 education, and include:
273 (A) each technical college; and
274 (B) the degree-granting institutions described in Section 53B-2a-201.
275 (2) (a) Except for the University of Utah, and subject to Subsection (2)(b), each
276 institution of higher education described in Subsections (1)(b)(i) through (iii) has career and
277 technical education included in the institution of higher education's primary role.
278 (b) The board shall determine the extent to which an institution described in
279 Subsection (2)(a) provides career and technical education within the institution's primary role.
280 (3) The board shall further clarify each institution of higher education's primary role by
281 clarifying:
282 (a) the level of program that the institution of higher education generally offers;
283 (b) broad fields that are within the institution of higher education's mission; and
284 (c) any special characteristics of the institution of higher education, such as being a
285 land grant university.
286 Section 7. Section 53B-26-301 is amended to read:
287 53B-26-301. Definitions.
288 As used in this part:
289 (1) "Advisory council" means the Deep Technology Talent Advisory Council created
290 in Section 53B-26-303.
291 (2) (a) "Deep technology" means technology that leads to new products and
292 innovations based on scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation.
293 (b) "Deep technology" may include technology that leads to new products and
294 innovations related to one or more of the following:
295 (i) advanced materials;
296 (ii) artificial intelligence;
297 (iii) augmented and virtual reality;
298 (iv) biotechnology;
299 (v) photonics;
300 (vi) quantum computing;
301 (vii) robotics;
302 (viii) secure computing; and
303 (ix) other emerging technologies as determined by the advisory council.
304 (3) "Institution of higher education" means the University of Utah, Utah State
305 University, Southern Utah University, Weber State University, Snow College, [
306 Utah Tech University, Utah Valley University, or Salt Lake Community College.
307 Section 8. Section 53B-31-101 is amended to read:
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310 53B-31-101. Title.
311 This chapter is known as "[
312 Section 9. Section 53B-31-201 is amended to read:
313 53B-31-201. Nonprofit corporations or foundations -- Purpose.
314 (1) [
315 controlled by the president of the university and the board to aid and assist the university in
316 attaining its charitable, communications, and other related educational objectives, including
317 support for media innovation, film festivals, film production, print media, broadcasting,
318 television, and digital media.
319 (2) The nonprofit corporation or foundation may receive and administer legislative
320 appropriations, government grants, contracts, and private gifts to carry out its public purposes.
321 Section 10. Section 53B-31-301 is amended to read:
322 53B-31-301. Utah Tech University Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth
323 Program.
324 (1) As used in this section:
325 (a) "Interactive video conferencing" means two-way, real-time transmission of audio
326 and video signals between devices or computers at two or more locations.
327 (b) "Program" means the [
328 Incarcerated Youth Program.
329 (c) "Student" means an individual who is:
330 (i) in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Justice Services within the timeframe of
331 the course being offered; and
332 (ii) subject to the jurisdiction of the Youth Parole Authority.
333 (2) Consistent with policies established by the board, [
334 University shall, subject to legislative appropriation, establish and administer the [
335 Utah Tech University Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth Program to provide:
336 (a) students needing high school credits opportunities for concurrent enrollment
337 courses;
338 (b) a consistent, two-year, flexible schedule of higher education courses delivered
339 through interactive video conferencing to students;
340 (c) a pathway for students to earn college credits that:
341 (i) apply toward earning a certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree; or
342 (ii) satisfy scholarship requirements or other objectives that best meet the needs of an
343 individual student; and
344 (d) advisory support to students and academic counselors who participate in the
345 program to ensure that the students' higher education courses align with the academic and
346 career goals defined in the students' plans for college and career readiness.
347 Section 11. Section 53B-31-401 is amended to read:
348 53B-31-401. Heritage Committee.
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352 (1) The board of trustees shall establish a Heritage Committee to identify and
353 implement strategies to preserve the heritage, culture, and history of the region on the campus
354 of [
355 "Dixie."
356 (2) At or before the November interim meeting in 2022, the board of trustees shall
357 report to the Education Interim Committee regarding the establishment of the Heritage
358 Committee described in Subsection (1).
359 Section 12. Section 53G-5-102 is amended to read:
360 53G-5-102. Definitions.
361 As used in this chapter:
362 (1) "Asset" means property of all kinds, real and personal, tangible and intangible, and
363 includes:
364 (a) cash;
365 (b) stock or other investments;
366 (c) real property;
367 (d) equipment and supplies;
368 (e) an ownership interest;
369 (f) a license;
370 (g) a cause of action; and
371 (h) any similar property.
372 (2) "Board of trustees of a higher education institution" or "board of trustees" means:
373 (a) the board of trustees of:
374 (i) the University of Utah;
375 (ii) Utah State University;
376 (iii) Weber State University;
377 (iv) Southern Utah University;
378 (v) Snow College;
379 (vi) [
380 (vii) Utah Valley University; or
381 (viii) Salt Lake Community College; or
382 (b) a technical college board of trustees described in Section 53B-2a-108.
383 (3) "Charter school authorizer" or "authorizer" means an entity listed in Section
384 53G-5-205 that authorizes a charter school.
385 Section 13. Section 63I-5-201 is amended to read:
386 63I-5-201. Internal auditing programs -- State agencies.
387 (1) (a) The departments of Administrative Services, Agriculture, Commerce, Cultural
388 and Community Engagement, Corrections, Workforce Services, Environmental Quality,
389 Health, Human Services, Natural Resources, Public Safety, and Transportation, and the State
390 Tax Commission shall conduct various types of auditing procedures as determined by the
391 agency head or governor.
392 (b) The governor may, by executive order, require a state agency not described in
393 Subsection (1)(a) to establish an internal audit program.
394 (c) The governor shall ensure that each state agency that reports to the governor has
395 adequate internal audit coverage.
396 (2) (a) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall establish an internal audit
397 program under the direction of the Judicial Council, including auditing procedures for courts
398 not of record.
399 (b) The Judicial Council may, by rule, require other judicial agencies to establish an
400 internal audit program.
401 (3) (a) [
402 University, Salt Lake Community College, Southern Utah University, Utah Valley University,
403 Weber State University, and Snow College shall establish an internal audit program under the
404 direction of the Utah Board of Higher Education.
405 (b) The Utah Board of Higher Education may issue policies requiring other higher
406 education entities or programs to establish an internal audit program.
407 (4) The State Board of Education shall establish an internal audit program that provides
408 internal audit services for each program administered by the State Board of Education.
409 (5) Subject to Section 32B-2-302.5, the internal audit division of the Department of
410 Alcoholic Beverage Control shall establish an internal audit program under the direction of the
411 Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
412 Section 14. Section 63N-1b-101 is amended to read:
413 63N-1b-101. Definitions.
414 As used in this chapter:
415 (1) "Apprenticeship program" means a program that:
416 (a) combines paid on-the-job learning with formal classroom instruction to prepare
417 students for careers; and
418 (b) includes:
419 (i) structured on-the-job learning for students under the supervision of a skilled
420 employee;
421 (ii) classroom instruction for students related to the on-the-job learning;
422 (iii) ongoing student assessments using established competency and skills standards;
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424 (iv) the student receiving an industry-recognized credential or degree upon completion
425 of the program.
426 (2) "Career and technical education region" means an economic service area created in
427 Section 35A-2-101.
428 (3) "High quality professional learning" means the professional learning standards for
429 teachers and principals described in Section 53G-11-303.
430 (4) "Institution of higher education" means the University of Utah, Utah State
431 University, Southern Utah University, Weber State University, Snow College, [
432 Utah Tech University, Utah Valley University, or Salt Lake Community College.
433 (5) "Local education agency" means a school district, a charter school, or the Utah
434 Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
435 (6) "Master plan" means the computer science education master plan described in
436 Section 63N-1b-304.
437 (7) "Participating employer" means an employer that:
438 (a) partners with an educational institution on a curriculum for an apprenticeship
439 program or work-based learning program; and
440 (b) provides an apprenticeship or work-based learning program for students.
441 (8) "State board" means the State Board of Education.
442 (9) "Talent program" means the Talent Ready Utah Program created in Section
443 63N-1b-302.
444 (10) "Talent subcommittee" means the Talent, Education, and Industry Alignment
445 Subcommittee created in Section 63N-1b-301.
446 (11) "Technical college" means:
447 (a) the same as that term is defined in Section 53B-1-101.5; and
448 (b) a degree-granting institution acting in the degree-granting institution's technical
449 education role described in Section 53B-2a-201.
450 (12) (a) "Work-based learning program" means a program that combines structured and
451 supervised learning activities with authentic work experiences and that is implemented through
452 industry and education partnerships.
453 (b) "Work-based learning program" includes the following objectives:
454 (i) providing students an applied workplace experience using knowledge and skills
455 attained in a program of study that includes an internship, externship, or work experience;
456 (ii) providing an educational institution with objective input from a participating
457 employer regarding the education requirements of the current workforce; and
458 (iii) providing funding for programs that are associated with high-wage, in-demand, or
459 emerging occupations.
460 (13) "Workforce programs" means education or industry programs that facilitate
461 training the state's workforce to meet industry demand.
462 Section 15. Effective date.
463 This bill takes effect July 1, 2022.