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Committee adopts third substitute for Utah Fits All scholarship bill; debate centers on accreditation and private-school definitions

Utah House Education Committee · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Rep. Pucci's HB467 (Utah Fits All) moved forward after the committee adopted a third substitute that tightens accreditation standards; the panel voted to recommend the bill 12–2 amid objections that accreditation could narrow options for microschools and home-based learners.

Representative Pucci presented a revised substitute for HB467, the Utah Fits All scholarship program, highlighting changes to lottery rules (including sibling preference), preapproval of expenses, marketplace purchasing safeguards and customer-service standards. The sponsor said changes respond to families’ concerns and aim to protect taxpayer dollars while preserving choice.

A central change in the substitute is a mechanism to distinguish private…

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