Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 36 — Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program

Last action — Governor Signed

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 15, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 19, 2026.

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  • Enacted

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  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

282 added · 260 removed

Plain-language change summary

The main change in this bill is the extension of the Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program from three years to five years. This is significant because a longer pilot period allows schools more time to implement and measure the effectiveness of programs that encourage physical activity and healthy eating among students. Additionally, the updated version specifies that the program will not only promote physical activity but also focus explicitly on healthy eating habits, emphasizing a more comprehensive approach to student wellness.

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Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
3 LONG TITLE General Description:
Keven J.
Stratton Cosponsor:
Logan J.
Monson Jon Hawkins 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
▸ creates a {three-year } five-year pilot program{;} known as the Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program to:
▸ creates a five-year pilot program known as the Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program to:
▸ requires the State Board of Education to {administer the program;} :
▸ requires the State Board of Education to:
and H ● award program funds;
and ● award program funds;
B ▸ creates a reporting requirement;
▸ creates a reporting requirement;
0 ▸ creates a cap for administrative costs associated with the program;
▸ creates a cap for administrative costs associated with the program;
3 HB0036 compared with HB0036S01 ▸ creates a sunset date for the program;
▸ creates a sunset date for the program;
53E-1-201 (Effective 07/01/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 63I-1-253 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 ENACTS:
H.B.
36 Enrolled Copy 53E-1-201 (Effective 07/01/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 63I-1-253 (Effective 07/01/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 ENACTS:
53E-1-201.
53E-1-201 (Effective 07/01/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27).
- 2 - HB0036 compared with HB0036S01 (g) the annual report described in Section 53E-2-202 by the state board on the strategic plan to improve student outcomes;
(g) the annual report described in Section 53E-2-202 by the state board on the strategic plan to improve student outcomes;
(j) the report described in Section 53E-10-703 by the Utah Leading through Effective, Actionable, and Dynamic Education director on research and other activities;
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36 (j) the report described in Section 53E-10-703 by the Utah Leading through Effective, Actionable, and Dynamic Education director on research and other activities;
- 3 - HB0036 compared with HB0036S01 (c) if required, the report described in Section 53E-4-309 by the state board explaining the reasons for changing the grade level specification for the administration of specific assessments;
(c) if required, the report described in Section 53E-4-309 by the state board explaining the reasons for changing the grade level specification for the administration of specific assessments;
(d) if required, the report described in Section 53E-5-210 by the state board of an adjustment to the minimum level that demonstrates proficiency for each statewide assessment;
(d) if required, the report described in Section 53E-5-210 by the state board of an adjustment to the minimum level that demonstrates proficiency for each statewide - 3 - H.B.
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(h) beginning July 1, 2028, Title 53G, Chapter 7, Part 13, Teacher and Student Success Program;
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and - 4 - HB0036 compared with HB0036S01 (i) beginning July 1, 2029, Section 53F-2-502, Dual language immersion.
36 (h) beginning July 1, 2028, Title 53G, Chapter 7, Part 13, Teacher and Student Success Program;
and (i) beginning July 1, 2029, Section 53F-2-502, Dual language immersion.
Section 2 is enacted to read:
Section 53F-5-224 is enacted to read:
53F-5-224.
53F-5-224 (Effective 07/01/26).
(a) "Eligible school" means {an } a district or charter elementary school that:
(a) "Eligible school" means a district or charter elementary school that:
(i) provides instruction to students in {grades } kindergartenor grade, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6;
(i) provides instruction to students in kindergarten or grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6;
and (ii) is located in a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class as {defined } described in Section 17-60-104.
and (ii) is located in a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class as described in Section 17-60-104.
(2) There is created a {three-year } five-year pilot program, known as the Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program, to provide funding to an eligible school to promote healthy physical lifestyle choices by {students } a student in an eligible school and improve the physical education, physical activity, and nutrition of a student by:
(2) There is created a five-year pilot program, known as the Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program, to provide funding to an eligible school to promote healthy physical lifestyle choices by a student in an eligible school and improve the physical education, physical activity, and nutrition of a student by:
(3) The state board shall, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules to:
(3) The state board shall:
(a) establish physical education criteria for a participating, eligible school, including criteria for earning a gold medal recognition award, that:
(a) if the Department of Health and Human Services receives federal funding related to the program in an amount to cover the program, administer and oversee the program;
(i) achieve the purpose of the program as described in Subsection (2);
and (b) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules to:
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and (ii) apply alternate criteria to a student with a physical limitation;
(i) establish physical education criteria for a participating, eligible school, including criteria for earning a gold medal recognition award, that:
(b) select {up to 50 } eligible schools to participate in the program {for three years} , prioritizing schools that:
(A) achieve the purpose of the program as described in Subsection (2);
(i) demonstrate the greatest need for health improvement;
and (B) apply alternate criteria to a student with a physical limitation;
(ii) submit an application in accordance with Subsection (4) that outlines measurable health goals and evidence-based strategies;
(ii) select eligible schools to participate in the program, prioritizing schools that:
and (iii) establish partnerships with local entities to support student health and wellness;
(A) demonstrate the greatest need for health improvement;
- 5 - HB0036 compared with HB0036S01 (c) subject to legislative appropriations, award {$5,000 in } the program funds {to an } equally between each eligible schoolthe state board selects under Subsection (3)(b):
(B) submit an application in accordance with Subsection (4) that outlines - 5 - H.B.
(i) that meets the physical education criteria the state board establishes;
36 Enrolled Copy measurable health goals and evidence-based strategies;
and (ii) in accordance with the requirements of this section;
and (C) establish partnerships with local entities to support student health and wellness;
(d) create an application process for an eligible school to participate in the program;
(iii) subject to legislative appropriations, award the program funds equally between each eligible school the state board selects under Subsection (3)(b):
(e) establish limitations on eligible school use of funds an eligible school receives through the program that emphasize physical activity and healthy eating habits;
(A) that meets the physical education criteria the state board establishes;
(f) begin program implementation for the 2027-28 school year;
and (B) in accordance with the requirements of this section;
(g) grant a participating eligible school autonomy to implement the program in accordance with local needs and resources;
(iv) create an application process for an eligible school to participate in the program;
and (h) establish a system to distribute program funds to the participating eligible school, including a percentage cap for an eligible school's administration of the program.
(v) establish limitations on eligible school use of funds an eligible school receives through the program that emphasize physical activity and healthy eating habits;
(4) (a) An eligible school may submit an application to participate in the program.
(vi) begin program implementation for the 2027-28 school year;
(vii) grant a participating eligible school autonomy to implement the program in accordance with local needs and resources;
and (viii) establish a system to distribute program funds to the participating eligible school, including a percentage cap for an eligible school's administration of the program.
(4)(a) An eligible school may submit an application to participate in the program.
{(5) {An eligible school that participates in the Presidential Fitness Test, reestablished under Executive Order 14327, satisfies the requirements for participation in the program.} } (6){(5)} An eligible school that participates in the program may only use program funds to achieve the purposes described in Subsection (2).
(5) An eligible school that participates in the program may only use program funds to achieve the purposes described in Subsection (2).
(7){(6)} The state board may use up to 6.25% of the money appropriated for the purposes described in this section for administrative costs of the state board.
(6) The state board may use up to 6.25% of the money appropriated for the purposes described in this section for administrative costs of the state board.
(8){(7)} Upon request of the Education Interim Committee or the Health and Human Services Interim Committee, the state board shall report to the Education Interim Committee or the Health and Human Services Interim Committee on:
(7) Upon request of the Education Interim Committee or the Health and Human Services Interim Committee, the state board shall report to the Education Interim Committee or the Health and Human Services Interim Committee on:
- 6 - HB0036 compared with HB0036S01 Section 3.
Section 3.
63I-1-253.
63I-1-253 (Effective 07/01/26).
(1) Section 53-1-122, Road Rage Awareness and Prevention Restricted Account, is repealed July 1, 2028.
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36 (1) Section 53-1-122, Road Rage Awareness and Prevention Restricted Account, is repealed July 1, 2028.
- 7 - HB0036 compared with HB0036S01 (17) Section 53E-4-203, Standards review committee, is repealed January 1, 2028.
(17) Section 53E-4-203, Standards review committee, is repealed January 1, 2028.
(19) Subsection 53E-7-207(7), regarding a private right of action or waiver of governmental immunity, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(19) Subsection 53E-7-207(7), regarding a private right of action or waiver of governmental - 7 - H.B.
36 Enrolled Copy immunity, is repealed July 1, 2027.
(22) Section 53F-5-224, Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program, is repealed July 1, {2029} 2031.
(22) Section 53F-5-224, Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program, is repealed July 1, 2031.
- 8 - HB0036 compared with HB0036S01 [(35)] (36) Subsection 53H-4-210(9), regarding the support staff for the SafeUT and School Safety Commission, is repealed January 1, 2030.
[(35)] (36) Subsection 53H-4-210(9), regarding the support staff for the SafeUT and School Safety Commission, is repealed January 1, 2030.
[(36)] (37) Section 53H-4-306.1, Definitions -- Electrification of Transportation Infrastructure Research Center, is repealed July 1, 2028.
[(36)] (37) Section 53H-4-306.1, Definitions -- Electrification of Transportation - 8 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
36 Infrastructure Research Center, is repealed July 1, 2028.
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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. House/ to Governor

  3. House/ received enrolled bill from Printing

  4. House/ enrolled bill to Printing

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

  7. Bill Received from House for Enrolling

  8. House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling

  9. House/ received from Senate

  10. Senate/ to House

  11. Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House

  12. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

  13. Senate/ uncircled

  14. Senate/ circled

  15. Senate/ 3rd reading

  16. Senate/ 2nd reading

  17. Senate/ comm rpt/ placed on Consent Calendar [Senate Education Committee]

  18. Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation [Senate Education Committee]

  19. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Education Committee]

  20. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Education Committee]

  21. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0036S01

  22. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0036S01

  23. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  24. Senate/ received from House

  25. House/ to Senate

  26. House/ passed 3rd reading

  27. House/ floor amendment

  28. House/ 3rd reading

  29. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0036S01

  30. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0036S01

  31. House/ 2nd reading

  32. House/ comm rpt/ substituted [House Education Committee]

  33. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Education Committee]

  34. House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Education Committee]

  35. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0036S01

  36. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0036S01

  37. House/ to standing committee [House Education Committee]

  38. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  39. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  40. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  41. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0036

  42. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0036

  43. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0036

  44. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0036

  45. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  46. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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HB 36 is sponsored by Keven J. Stratton (Republican) and Katy Hall (Republican).
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