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Legislative staff cites unspent funds in statewide online education program; USBE warns contract impacts

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

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Summary

Legislative staff recommended two one-time reductions to the Statewide Online Education Program after carryforward balances; USBE officials said delays securing contractors caused unspent balances and warned reductions could lead to contract amendments or cancellations.

Kiki Hudson, staff presenting the Statewide Online Education Program (SOEP), outlined that the program allows Utah sixth through 12th graders to earn middle- and high-school credits through online course providers and that the FY27 income-tax allocation is approximately $5.9 million. She said the program's growth prompted a 2021 dedicated line-item and a…

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