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Science outreach funding reviewed after Leonardo Museum closure; IC Collective urges reallocation

Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Utah Legislature · January 29, 2026
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Summary

USBE and IC Collective representatives told the committee that the Leonardo Museum closure justifies a proposed reduction (~$598,100) to the science outreach line item, while IC partners asked that Leonardo's allocation be redistributed to remaining statewide providers to maintain program reach.

Kiki Hudson presented the science outreach line item (ISEE and the provisional program), noting $6.2 million in ongoing income-tax funding that is distributed by the State Board of Education to participating nonprofits. Because the Leonardo Museum has closed, the LFA recommended an ongoing reduction of about $598,100 tied to…

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