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HB 219

Charter School Funding Revisions

2025 General Session Introduced by Lincoln Fillmore and 1 co-sponsor

Governor-signed bill revises Utah charter school funding formulas to adjust per-pupil allocations and state education resource distribution between charter and traditional public schools.

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Bill Summary · HB 219

Legislative bill overview

HB 219 modifies how charter schools in Utah receive state funding, adjusting the per-pupil funding formulas and allocation mechanisms. The bill has been signed into law as of March 26, 2025, and represents a revision to the existing charter school funding structure.

Why is this important

Charter school funding directly affects educational resources available to students attending these schools and influences school choice decisions for Utah families. Changes to funding formulas can shift money between traditional public schools and charter schools, impacting both sectors' operational capacity and program offerings.

Potential points of contention

  • Per-pupil funding equity: Whether the revised funding formula adequately compensates charter schools or represents a shift of resources between charter and traditional public schools
  • Administrative overhead: Questions about whether funding adjustments account for economies of scale differences between charter and district schools
  • Accountability mechanisms: Whether funding changes are tied to performance metrics or student outcome requirements for charter schools

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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