H.B. 22 Concurrent Enrollment Revisions

Bill Sponsor:

Rep. Peterson, Val L.
Floor Sponsor:

Sen. Fillmore, Lincoln
  • Drafting Attorney: Jeff Van Hulten
  • Fiscal Analyst: Rachelle Gunderson



  • Information
    • Last Action: 12 Mar 2024, Governor Signed
    • Last Location: Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
    • Committee Note: The Education Interim Committee recommended this bill. (17-0-3)


H.B. 22

3 53E-10-309
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CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT REVISIONS
2024 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Val L. Peterson Senate Sponsor: Lincoln Fillmore

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LONG TITLE

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General Description:

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This bill expands the eligibility of a PRIME program certificate.

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Highlighted Provisions:
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This bill:
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expands the eligibility options to earn a TRANSFORM certificate;

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requires the Utah Board of Higher Education to determine scholarship amounts; and

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makes technical changes.
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Money Appropriated in this Bill:

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None
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Other Special Clauses:

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None
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Utah Code Sections Affected:
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AMENDS:
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53E-10-309, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 167

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:

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Section 1, Section 53E-10-309 is amended to read:

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53E-10-309. Utah PRIME Program -- LAUNCH certificate -- TRANSFORM
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certificate.

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(1)As used in this section:
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(a)"Eligible institution" means:
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(i)a degree-granting institution of higher education or a technical college within the
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state system of higher education, as identified in Section Subsection 53B-2-101
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(1); or

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(ii)a private, nonprofit college or university in the state that is accredited by the
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

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(b)"Industry certification" means a career and technical education certification awarded
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through validation of skills in cooperation with a business, trade association, or other
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industry group, in accordance with rules adopted by the state board under Section
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53F-2-311
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(c)"Institutional certificate" means a career and technical education program completion
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certificate awarded by the state board, an institution of higher education, or a
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technical college.

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(d)"LAUNCH certificate" means a certificate of completion awarded by the state board
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to an eligible student who meets the criteria described in this section.

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(e)"Participating LEA" means an LEA that participates in the program.

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(f)"Program" means the Utah PRIME program described in Subsection (5) (6).

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(g)"Plan for college and career readiness" means the same as that term is defined in
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Section 53E-2-304.

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(h)"Qualifying student" means an eligible student who meets the criteria for a
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LAUNCH certificate or a TRANSFORM certificate as described in this section.

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(i)"Technical college" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53B-1-101.5.

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(j)"TRANSFORM certificate" means a certificate of completion established by the Utah
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Board of Higher Education in accordance with Section 53B-16-105.

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(2)The state board shall award a LAUNCH certificate to an eligible student who:
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(a)completes six concurrent enrollment credits;

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(b)is awarded an industry certification or institutional certificate; and

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(c)has on file a plan for college and career readiness.

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(3)The state board shall award a TRANSFORM certificate to an eligible student who
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completes
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(a) completes both:
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(i)the requirements established by the Utah Board of Higher Education in
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accordance with Section 53B-16-105 and in coordination with the state board; and

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(ii)completes five general education courses, each from a different general education
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category, as designated for concurrent enrollment by the Utah Board of Higher
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Education; or

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(b) completes a career and technical education program that is at least 300 hours or 6
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courses . ; or

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(c) a youth apprenticeship as described in Sections 35A-6-102 and 35A-6-104.5.

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(c) (4) (i) (a) Subject to appropriations by the Legislature, the Utah Board of Higher
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Education shall award to each student who earns a TRANSFORM certificate a $500
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PRIME
scholarship to be used at an eligible institution.

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(b) The Utah Board of Higher Education shall annually determine the PRIME
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scholarship amount based on:

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(i) the number of eligible students; and

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(ii) appropriations made by the Legislature.

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(ii) (c) A student may earn the scholarship described in Subsection (3)(c)(i) regardless
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of whether the student receives
(4)(a) and an Opportunity Scholarship award
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described in Section 53B-8-201.

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(4) (5) The Utah Board of Higher Education shall make rules in accordance with Title
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63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to ensure that credits described in
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Subsections (2) and (3) earned by a qualifying student are transferable to institutions of
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higher education.

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(5) (6) In accordance with this section, and subject to appropriations by the Legislature for
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this purpose, the state board shall:
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(a)administer the Utah PRIME program to expand access to concurrent enrollment
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courses and career and technical education certificates by expanding digital delivery
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models for distance learning programs or funding enrollment in participating LEAs;
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and

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(b)make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative
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Rulemaking Act, to:
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(i)establish eligibility requirements for a participating LEA;

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(ii)create an application process for LEAs to apply for the program; and

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(iii)create a funding formula for participating LEAs.

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(c)A participating LEA shall offer concurrent enrollment courses, including career and
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technical education courses, that meet the requirements for the LAUNCH certificate
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and TRANSFORM certificate.

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Section 2. Effective date.
This bill takes effect on May 1, 2024.
Bill Status / Votes
• Senate Actions • House Actions • Fiscal Actions • Other Actions
DateActionLocationVote
12/19/2023 Bill Numbered but not DistributedLegislative Research and General Counsel
12/19/2023 Numbered Bill Publicly DistributedLegislative Research and General Counsel
12/19/2023 LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal inputLegislative Research and General Counsel
1/10/2024 House/ received bill from Legislative ResearchClerk of the House
1/11/2024 LFA/ fiscal note publicly availableClerk of the House
1/16/2024 House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal AnalystClerk of the House
1/16/2024 House/ 1st reading (Introduced)House Rules Committee
1/16/2024 House/ Rules to 3rd Reading CalendarHouse 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills
1/16/2024 (11:19:27 AM)House/ 2nd readingHouse 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills
1/16/2024 (3:35:52 PM)House/ 3rd readingHouse 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills
1/16/2024 (3:38:28 PM)House/ passed 3rd readingSenate Secretary74 0 1
1/16/2024 (3:38:30 PM)House/ to SenateSenate Secretary
1/16/2024 Senate/ received from HouseWaiting for Introduction in the Senate
1/17/2024 Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)Senate Rules Committee
1/17/2024 Senate/ to standing committeeSenate Education Committee
1/19/2024 Senate Comm - Favorable RecommendationSenate Education Committee5 0 4
1/22/2024 (11:10:18 AM)Senate/ committee report favorableSenate Education Committee
1/22/2024 (11:10:19 AM)Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading CalendarSenate 2nd Reading Calendar
1/24/2024 (11:26:37 AM)Senate/ 2nd readingSenate 2nd Reading Calendar
1/24/2024 (11:26:50 AM)Senate/ circledSenate 2nd Reading CalendarVoice vote
1/31/2024 (2:47:51 PM)Senate/ uncircledSenate 2nd Reading CalendarVoice vote
1/31/2024 (2:49:29 PM)Senate/ passed 2nd readingSenate 3rd Reading Calendar25 0 4
2/1/2024 (11:35:51 AM)Senate/ 3rd readingSenate 3rd Reading Calendar
2/1/2024 (11:37:21 AM)Senate/ passed 3rd readingSenate President28 0 1
2/1/2024 (11:37:22 AM)Senate/ signed by President/ returned to HouseHouse Speaker
2/1/2024 (11:37:23 AM)Senate/ to HouseHouse Speaker
2/1/2024 House/ received from SenateHouse Speaker
2/1/2024 House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrollingLegislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
2/4/2024 Bill Received from House for EnrollingLegislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
2/4/2024 Draft of Enrolled Bill PreparedLegislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
3/7/2024 Enrolled Bill Returned to House or SenateClerk of the House
3/7/2024 House/ enrolled bill to PrintingClerk of the House
3/8/2024 House/ received enrolled bill from PrintingClerk of the House
3/8/2024 House/ to GovernorExecutive Branch - Governor
3/12/2024 Governor SignedLieutenant Governor's office for filing