SB 295 — Intellectual Diversity in Education and Government

(4) If the state board identifies a reported violation of this section, the state board shall [provide[ provide an update to the Education Interim Committee on an LEA's compliance with this section at or before - 8 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 the Education Interim Committee's November interim committee meeting] include information regarding the violation in the report described in Section 53E-3-1101.

(5)- An8 individual- mayEnrolled bringCopy aS.B. violation of this section to the state board in accordance with the process described in Section 53E-3-401.

295 (5) An individual may bring a violation of this section to the state board in accordance with the process described in Section 53E-3-401.

53G-2-105.53G-2-105 (Effective 07/01/26).

(b) establish or maintain an office, division, employment position, or other unit of an institution established to implement, develop, plan, or promote campus policies, procedures, practices, programs, or initiatives, regarding a prohibited discriminatory [practices][ practices] practice;

or (c) employ or assign an employee or a third-party whose duties [for an institution ]include] include coordinating, creating, developing, designing, implementing, organizing, planning, or promoting policies, programming, training, practices, activities, and procedures relating to a prohibited discriminatory [practices] practice.

(5) If the state board identifies a reported violation of this section, the state board shall [provide[ provide an update to the Education Interim Committee and the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee on an LEA's compliance with this section at or before the Education Interim Committee's November interim committee meeting] include information regarding the violation in the report described in Section 53E-3-1101.

-53G-7-701 9(Effective -07/01/26). SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 53G-7-701.

(a)- the9 harassment- orS.B. denigration of a person or entity;

295 Enrolled Copy (a) the harassment or denigration of a person or entity;

{[(2)(2) "Club" means any student organization that meets during noninstructional time.]}time. {[(3){]} {(2)} } "Conscience" means a standard based upon learned experiences, a personal philosophy or system of belief, religious teachings or doctrine, an absolute or external sense of right and wrong which is felt on an individual basis, a belief in an external absolute, or any combination of the foregoing.

{[(4){]}(3) {(3)}"Conscience" }means "Curriculara club"standard meansbased upon learned experiences, a club[personal thatphilosophy isor schoolsystem sponsoredof belief, religious teachings or doctrine, an absolute or external sense of right and thatwrong ]which :is felt on an individual basis, a belief in an external absolute, or any combination of the foregoing.

(4) "Curricular club" means a club[ that is school sponsored and that ] :

and (c)(c)[(a)] [(a)] (i) [whose] with subject matter that is taught or will soon be taught in a regular course;

{[(5){]}(5)(a) {(4)} } (a) "Discretionary time" means school-related time for students that is not instructional time.

(5){(6)}(6) "Elementary school curricular club" means a curricular club that a school sponsors, organizes, and directs.

- 10 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 [(6)] (7)(7)(a) (a) "Encourage criminal or delinquent conduct" means action or advocacy of imminent action that violates any law or administrative rule.

(b) "Encourage criminal or delinquent conduct" does not include discussions concerning changing of laws or rules, or actions taken through lawfully established channels to effectuate- such10 change.- Enrolled Copy S.B.

[(7)]295 (8)effectuate (a)such "Instructionalchange. time" means time during which[ ] :

[(7)] (8)(a) "Instructional time" means time during which[ ] :

(i) instructional activities in the classroom or study hall during regularly scheduled hours[, ] :;

[(9) "LEA governing board" means a local school board or charter school governing board.] {[(10){]}(10) {(9)} } "Limited open forum" means a forum created by a school district or charter school for student expression within the constraints of Subsection 53G-10-203(2)(b).

{[(11){]}(11) {(10)} } "Noncurricular club" [is] means a [student initiated {]} group ]club] club in a secondary school:

(b) for which a school and LEA governing board may [be authorized] authorize and [allowed][ allowed] allow school facilities use during noninstructional time [in secondary schools by a school and LEA governing board ]in accordance with the provisions of this part[.

and - 11 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (c) for which a school, LEA governing board, or employees of a school or school district do not sponsor or endorse the club's meetings, ideas, and activities [are not sponsored or endorsed ]in any way[ by an LEA governing board, the school, or by school or school district employees].

{[(12){]}(12) {(11)} } "Noninstructional time" means time [set] that a school sets aside [by a school ]before instructional time begins or after instructional time ends, including discretionary time.

(12){(13)}- "Personal11 identity- characteristic"S.B. means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-504.

(13){(14)}295 "ProhibitedEnrolled discriminatoryCopy practice"(13) "Personal identity characteristic" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-504.

[(13)](14) (14){(15)}"Prohibited "Religiousdiscriminatory club"practice" means athe noncurricularsame club designated in its application as eitherthat beingterm religiouslyis baseddefined orin basedSection on53H-1-504. expression or conduct mandated by conscience.

[(14)][(13)] (15){(16)}(15) "School""Religious club" means a publicnoncurricular school,club includingdesignated ain charterits school.application as either being religiously based or based on expression or conduct mandated by conscience.

[(15)][(14)] (16){(17)}(16) (a)"School" "School facilities use" means access to a schoolpublic facility,school, premises,including ora playingcharter field.school.

[(15)] (17)(a) "School facilities use" means access to a school facility, premises, or playing field.

(17){(18)}(18) "Secondary school curricular club" means a curricular club.

53G-7-702.53G-7-702 (Effective 07/01/26).

Student clubs -- Limited open forum -- Authorization--Authorization -- Neutrality.

(1)(1)(a) (a) A school may establish and maintain a limited open forum for student clubs [pursuant[ pursuant to] in accordance with the provisions of this part, state board rules, and LEA governing board policies.

(2)(2)(a) (a) A school shall review applications for authorization of clubs on a case-by-case basis.

- 12 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (c) Before granting an authorization, a school may request additional information from the faculty sponsor, from students proposing the club, or from [its] the school's LEA governing board[, if desired].

(a) grant authorization and school facilities use to curricular and noncurricular clubs [whose[ whose applications are found to meet] if the school finds that the relevant club's application meets the requirements of this part, rules of the state board, and [policies of- the12 ]LEA- governingEnrolled boardCopy rules;S.B.

295 of the ]LEA governing board rules;

{or} (iii) for noncurricular clubs, degrade, in the club's general purpose, a personal identity characteristic;

or (iii){(iv)}(iv) promote or encourage a prohibited discriminatory practice.

(5)(5)(a) (a) Nothing in this part prohibits discussion of historical, cultural, religious, or social issues related to a personal identity characteristic within a curricular or noncurricular club with membership that remains open, in relation to personal identity characteristics, in accordance with this part and state and federal nondiscrimination law.

- 13 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (c) Nothing in this Subsection (5) prohibits instruction regarding civic processes, public policy, or governmental institutions if participation in political advocacy or public demonstration is not required or incentivized as a condition of academic credit or attendance.

53G-7-703.53G-7-703 (Effective 07/01/26).

(2) An LEA governing board may exempt from the authorization requirements under this section- a13 club[- whoseS.B. ]:

295 Enrolled Copy section a club[ whose ] :

(b) a statement of the club's[]:club's[ ] :

(i) purpose[,]thatpurpose[, ] that supports or enhances a specific course, academic pathway, or instructional program;

(ii) goals[,];goals[,] ;

and[]and[ (iii){(b)}] (iii) activities;

- 14 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (e) a statement that the club will comply with the provisions of this part and all other applicable laws, rules, or policies;

and (f) a budget showing[]:showing[ ] :

(4) The application may be as brief as a single page [so long as it]ifit] if the application contains the items required under this section.

(6)- (a)14 A- schoolEnrolled shallCopy determineS.B. curriculum relatedness by strictly applying this part's definition of curricular club to the club application.

295 (6)(a) A school shall determine curriculum relatedness by strictly applying this part's definition of curricular club to the club application.

(7)(7)(a) (b)[Only] AAn elementary school governing body may limit,only orauthorize permitcurricular aclubs[ secondarymay schoolbe toauthorized limit,for theelementary authorizationschools]. of clubs at the secondary school to only curricular clubs.

(b) A school governing body may limit, or permit a secondary school to limit, the authorization of clubs at the secondary school to only curricular clubs.

53G-7-704.53G-7-704 (Effective 07/01/26).

[(a) the recommended club name;] [(b) a statement of the club's purpose, goals, and activities;] - 15 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 [(c) a statement of the club's categorization, which shall be included in the parental consent required under Section 53G-7-709, indicating all of the following that may apply:] [(i) athletic;] [(ii) business/economic;] [(iii) agriculture;] [(iv) art/music/performance;] [(v) science;] [(vi) gaming;] [(vii) religious;] [(viii) community service/social justice;

and] [(ix)- other;]15 [(d)- theS.B. recommended meeting times, dates, and places;] [(e) a statement that the club will comply with the provisions of this part and all other applicable laws, rules, or policies;

295 Enrolled Copy [(ix) other;] [(d) the recommended meeting times, dates, and places;] [(e) a statement that the club will comply with the provisions of this part and all other applicable laws, rules, or policies;

(5)(5)(a) (a) An LEA governing board may provide for approval of a noncurricular club name in an action separate from [that] the action relating to authorization of the club[ itself].

- 16 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (6) {An } In accordance with Subsection 53G-7-703(7), an elementary school may not authorize a noncurricular club.

(8)(8)(a) (a) Each LEA shall:

(a){(i)}(i) {Each LEA shall } publish on the LEA's website a list and short description of all authorized noncurricular clubs within the LEA{.}LEA; ;

(b) During the application review process, a school shall{:}shall consult the list described in Subsection (8)(8)(a) (a) from the relevant LEA and neighboring LEAs.

{(i)}Section {{consult10. the list described in Subsection (8)(a) from the relevant LEA and neighboring LEAs;

and} } {(ii)} {strive to ensure uniformity in the treatment of similar clubs across LEAs.} } Section 10.

53G-7-705.- 16 - Enrolled Copy S.B.

295 53G-7-705 (Effective 07/01/26).

- 17 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (iii) involve human sexuality;[ or] (iv) involve any effort to engage in or conduct mental health therapy, counseling, or psychological services for which a license [would be] is required under state law[.] ;

53G-7-706.53G-7-706 (Effective 07/01/26).

(1) A school shall approve [the] a faculty sponsor[, supervisor, or monitor] for each authorized curricular[,] club and a faculty supervisor or monitor for each authorized noncurricular[,- and]17 or- religiousS.B. club to provide oversight consistent with this part and the needs of the school to ensure that the methods of expression, religious practices, or other conduct of the students or advisors involved do not:

295 Enrolled Copy noncurricular[, and] or religious club to provide oversight consistent with this part and the needs of the school to ensure that the methods of expression, religious practices, or other conduct of the students or advisors involved do not:

(2)(2)(a) (a) A school shall annually approve faculty members as sponsors of curricular clubs.

(3)(3)(a) (a) A school shall approve faculty members to serve as supervisors for authorized noncurricular clubs.

- 18 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (d) A faculty monitor approved for a religious, political, or public policy club may not participate in the activities of the [religious ]club, except to perform the supervisory role required by this section.

53G-7-707.53G-7-707 (Effective 07/01/26).

(3) The following provisions apply to noncurricular clubs on an equal basis to all noncurricular- clubs18 within- anEnrolled LEA:Copy S.B.

295 noncurricular clubs within an LEA:

(b)(b)(i) (i) a school [shall] may only provide the space for noncurricular club meetings;

53G-7-708.53G-7-708 (Effective 07/01/26).

- 19 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 [(1) A school shall require written parental consent for student participation in all curricular and noncurricular clubs at the school.] [(2)] (1) [Membership] The following governs membership in curricular clubs[ is governed by the following]:

(a)(a)(i) (i) a school or LEA governing board may limit membership [may be limited ]to students who are currently attending the sponsoring school or school district;

(b)(b)(i) (i) curricular clubs may require that prospective members try out based on objective criteria outlined in the application materials;

and (ii) try-outs may not require activities that violate the provisions of this part [and] or other applicable laws, rules, [and] or policies;[ and] (c) a school or curricular club may notnot: {promote, limit, or restrict membership based on a personal identity characteristic;

and}(i) :promote, limit, or restrict membership based on a personal identity characteristic;

{[(c)]- (d)}19 promote,- limit,S.B. or restrict membership based on a personal identity characteristic;

295 Enrolled Copy or (ii) require affirmation of a particular ideological or political belief unrelated to the curricular purpose of the club described in Subsection 53G-7-703(3)(b)(i) as a condition of participation;

(c)(c)(i) (i) noncurricular clubs may require that prospective members try out based on objective criteria outlined in the application materials;

- 20 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (d) [a copy of] an individual described in Subsection 53G-7-706(4) who presents any written or other media materials [that were presented ]at a noncurricular club meeting [by[ by a nonschool person shall be delivered] shall deliver a copy of the materials to a school administrator no later than 24 hours after the noncurricular club meeting[ and, if requested, ] ;

(f) a school or noncurricular club may not {promote, limit, } limit or restrict membership based on a personal identity characteristic;

53G-7-709.53G-7-709 (Effective 07/01/26).

(c) a statement of the club's categorization[, which shall be obtained from] as described in the application for authorization of a club in accordance with [the provisions of ]Section] 53G-7-703- or20 53G-7-704[,- indicatingEnrolled allCopy ofS.B. the following that may apply:] ;

295 Section 53G-7-703 or 53G-7-704[, indicating all of the following that may apply:] ;

- 21 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (f) personal costs associated with the club, if any;

53G-7-710.53G-7-710 (Effective 07/01/26).

(b) instruct the faculty sponsor, supervisor, or monitor not to allow similar violations in the- future;21 - S.B.

295 Enrolled Copy the future;

(a) limitation on expression, practice, or conduct of any student, advisor, or guest in a meeting of a curricular or noncurricular club[,] ;{ {]} ;

}or[or[ ] (b) limitation on school facilities use[, shall be by the least restrictive means necessary to satisfy the school's interests as identified in this part].

- 22 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (4) A club that [has been terminated] a school terminates in accordance with Subsection (2)(d) may not reapply for authorization until the following school year.

53G-7-711.53G-7-711 (Effective 07/01/26).

(1)(1)(a) (a) A school shall investigate and approve or deny a completed application or complaint[ shall be approved, denied, or investigated by the school] within a reasonable amount of time.

(c) A school that denies a club [that is denied{]}denied ]school facilities use shall [be informed] inform the club at the time of the denial of[ ] :

(2)(2)(a) (a) [If denied, suspended, or terminated, a] A club, a student desirous of participating or speaking, or a complaining parent, has 10 school days from the date of the denial, suspension, or termination of the club to file a written appeal [from the denial, suspension, or termination ]to a designee [authorized by] whom the LEA governing board authorizes.

(b)- The22 designee- describedEnrolled inCopy SubsectionS.B. (2)(a) shall issue a determination within a reasonable amount of time from receipt of the appeal[, which ] .

295 (b) The designee described in Subsection (2)(a) shall issue a determination within a reasonable amount of time from receipt of the appeal[, which ] .

53G-7-712.53G-7-712 (Effective 07/01/26).

- 23 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board may {adopt } make rules governing clubs that do not conflict with this part.

(2) [ The state board may adopt additional rules and ]LEA governing boards may adopt [additional{][ rulesadditional or} ]policies governing clubs that do not conflict with [the provisions of ]this part.

53H-1-402.53H-1-402 (Effective 07/01/26) (Partially Repealed 07/01/27).

(g) the report described in Section 53H-11-402 by the board on the Opportunity Scholarship- Program;23 - S.B.

295 Enrolled Copy Scholarship Program;

- 24 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (2) In accordance with applicable provisions and Section 68-3-14, the following occasional report is due to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee[:] , the board's report regarding each institution's strategic reinvestment plan described in Section 53H-8-210.

(4) In consultation with the board, the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee shall study a re-re-design design of:

Section- 19.24 - Enrolled Copy S.B.

295 Section 19.

53H-1-502.53H-1-502 (Effective 07/01/26).

- 25 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (iii) critical race theory;

(vi) a prohibited discriminatory practice, as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-504;

(ix)- transfer;25 - S.B.

295 Enrolled Copy (ix) transfer;

(4)(4)(a) (a) If federal law requires an institution to accept or require a prohibited submission, the institution:

and - 26 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 [(b)] (ii) shall limit consideration of the information contained in the prohibited submission to the extent necessary to satisfy the requirement under federal law.

[(7)]- (6)26 (a)- TheEnrolled boardCopy shallS.B. conduct a biennial review of an institution of higher education's compliance with this section [as follows:] [(i) for 2025, on each institution of higher education;

295 [(7)] (6)(a) The board shall conduct a biennial review of an institution of higher education's compliance with this section [as follows:] [(i) for 2025, on each institution of higher education;

(a)(a)(i) - 27 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (i) the review process and each institution's compliance determination;

53H-1-503.53H-1-503 (Effective 07/01/26).

(b)- "Prohibited27 training"- includesS.B. an in-person or online seminar, discussion group, workshop, other program, or related materials.

295 Enrolled Copy (b) "Prohibited training" includes an in-person or online seminar, discussion group, workshop, other program, or related materials.

(5)(5)(a) (a) The board shall conduct a biennial review of an institution of higher education's compliance with this section [as follows:] [(i) for 2025, on each institution of higher education;

and] [(ii) for 2026, and every year after, ]on one-half of the institutions of higher education and one-one-half half of the technical colleges each year so that each institution receives a review once every two years.

- 28 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (b) If the board identifies a violation of this section, the board shall:

53H-1-504.53H-1-504 (Effective 07/01/26).

(i)- athletic28 competition- orEnrolled athleticCopy safetyS.B. in public education;

295 (i) athletic competition or athletic safety in public education;

(c)(c)(i) (i) "Prohibited discriminatory practice" means engaging in or maintaining a policy, procedure, practice, program, office, initiative, or required training that, based on an individual's personal identity [characteristics] characteristic:

- 29 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (B) influences the employment decisions of an individual other than through the use of neutral hiring processes with regard to a personal identity [characteristics] characteristic and in accordance with federal law;

or (D) influences an individual's participation in an institution-sponsored or public education system-system-sponsored sponsored program.

(B) asserts that an individual, by virtue of the individual's personal identity [characteristics][ characteristics] characteristic, is inherently privileged, oppressed, racist, sexist, oppressive, or a victim, whether consciously or unconsciously;

(E) asserts that an individual, by virtue of the individual's personal identity [characteristics][ characteristics] characteristic, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other individuals with the same personal identity [characteristics] characteristic;- 29 - S.B.

(F)295 assertsEnrolled thatCopy an individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or other psychological distress solely because of the individual's personal identity [characteristics] characteristic;

(F) asserts that an individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or other psychological distress solely because of the individual's personal identity [ characteristics] characteristic;

- 30 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (J) ascribes values, morals, or ethical codes, privileges, or beliefs to an individual because of the individual's [race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or gender identity] personal identity characteristic;

(2)- An30 institution- mayEnrolled not:Copy S.B.

295 (2) An institution may not:

(b) take, express, or assert a position or opinion on subjects described in Subsection [67-27-107(1)(b)[ (ii)]67-27-107(1)(b)(ii)] 53H-1-502(1)(b);

(c) establish or maintain an office, division, employment position, or other unit of an institution established to implement, develop, plan, or promote campus policies, procedures, practices, programs, or initiatives, regarding a prohibited discriminatory [practices][ practices] practice;

or (d) employ or assign an employee or a third-party whose duties [for an institution ]include] include coordinating, creating, developing, designing, implementing, organizing, planning, or promoting policies, - 31 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 programming, training, practices, activities, and procedures relating to a prohibited discriminatory [practices] practice.

(3)(3)(a) (a) An institution shall:

[(6)] (4)(4)(a) (a) On or before January 1, 2025, the board shall contract with a third-party contractor, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code, to conduct a campus expression climate survey of each institution:

(i) to assess student, faculty, and staff perceptions of and experiences with an institution's campus environment that measures the student's, faculty member's, and- staff31 member's- perceptionS.B. of and experience with an institution's campus environment;

295 Enrolled Copy and staff member's perception of and experience with an institution's campus environment;

[(7)] (c)(c)[(a)] - 32 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 [(a)] (i) The Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel shall provide a summary report on the data collected from the campus expression climate surveys to the Education Interim Committee on or before:

[(8)] (5)(5)(a) (a) Nothing in this section requires an individual to respond to a campus expression climate survey.

[(10)] (6)(6)(a) (a) This section does not apply to:

[(a)]- (i)32 requirements- necessaryEnrolled forCopy athleticS.B. and accreditation compliance;

295 [(a)] (i) requirements necessary for athletic and accreditation compliance;

(A) a presentation or instruction {given } by a guest lecturer in an academic course;

- 33 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 [(i)] (A) a department, office, division, or other unit of an institution to engage in a prohibited discriminatory practice if the grant has been reviewed and approved by the institution's board of trustees;

[(12)] (7)(7)(a) (a) The board shall conduct a biennial review of an institution of higher education's compliance with this section as follows:

[(13)] (8) On or before November 1 of each year, the board shall [prepare and submit a report- to33 the- HigherS.B. Education Appropriations Subcommittee] include in the board's report described in Section 53H-1-502 information on:

295 Enrolled Copy report to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee] include in the board's report described in Section 53H-1-502 information on:

or (b) if a violation is identified, the remediation plan and progress under Subsection [(12)(b)][ (12)(b)] (7)(b).

[(14)] (9)(9)(a) (a) On or before December 1 of each year, the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee shall:

and - 34 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 [(b)] (ii) make appropriation recommendations about an institution's compliance with this section.

[(15)] (b) The Legislature may withhold future state appropriations to an institution that fails to cure a violation of this section within the time provided under Subsection [(12)(b)][ (12)(b)] (7)(b).

Section 2253H-6-302 is enacted to read:

53H-6-302.53H-6-302 (Effective 07/01/26).

{(c)(c) {"Group forum" means an event at which multiple presenters address a public policy issue from divergent perspectives, followed by audience questions and presenter responses.} } (d){(c)} "Presenter" means an individual whom an institution invites or authorizes to present at or facilitate a public policy event.

(e){(d)}(d) "Public policy event" means a debate{,debate group forum, } or {symposium } event with multiple presenters that:

{and} (ii) an institution designates under Subsection (2)(a);

and (ii){(iii)}(iii) a formal administrative unit organizes or authorizes under this section.

(2)- A34 degree-granting- institutionEnrolled shall:Copy S.B.

(a)295 establish(2) {policies,A practices,degree-granting andinstitution proceduresshall: } practices that will introduce campus communities to diverse viewpoints, including {organizing and staging } designating public policy events {in a reasonably neutral manner} to host during each regular academic year;

(b)(a) (i)establish {hostpractices publicthat policywill eventsintroduce duringcampus eachcommunities regularto academicdiverse year,viewpoints, ensuringincluding }designating ensurepublic thatpolicy atevents leastto somehost publicduring policyeach eventsregular areacademic debates;year;

-(b)(i) 35ensure -that SB0295at comparedleast withsome SB0295S03public (ii)policy inviteevents presentersare fromdebates; within and outside the institution;

(ii) invite presenters from within and outside the institution;

and (iv) seek presenters who represent differing views;andviews; (c) maintain and update a publicly accessible and searchable calendar online:

(i)and that(c) listsmaintain alland publicupdate policy events that are open to the general public {that the institution or a formalpublicly administrativeaccessible unit of the institution organizes and stages}searchable ;calendar online:

and(i) (ii) that includes,lists forall each public policy eventevents {orthat lecture}are :open to the general public;

(A)and the(ii) titlethat ofincludes, thefor eventeach {orpublic lecture}policy ;event:

(A) the title of the event;

and (C) the name of the formal administrative unit that organizes and stages the event{;}event. .

(d){(3)}(3)(a) {(i)Nothing {postin onlineSubsection video(2) recordingsrequires ofan eachexact publicbalance policybetween eventpresenters that is open to the general public within business days after the day of thediffering event;viewpoints.

and}(b) }Nothing {(ii)in {maintainthis thesection recordingsprohibits describedan ininstitution Subsectionfrom (2)(d)(i)inviting publiclyan forindividual atspeaker leastor fivea yearspanel afterwho thearticulates daya ofsingular theor video'sspecific posting;perspective, as described in Subsection 53H-1-504(3)(a)(iv).

and} } {(e) {by September 1 of each year, provide the previous academic year's event calendar to the board.} } (3){(a)} Nothing in Subsection (2) requires an exact balance between presenters of differing viewpoints.

{(4) {By November 1 of each year, the board shall provide the previous year's event calendars described in Subsection (2)(e) to:} } {(a) {the governor;} } {(b) {the Education Interim Committee;

and} } {(c) {the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee.} } (5){(b)} Nothing in this section prohibits an institution from inviting an individual speaker or a panel who articulates a singular or specific perspective, as described in Subsection 53H-1-504(3)(a)(iv).

67-27-107.67-27-107 (Effective 07/01/26).

- 36 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (1) As used in this section:

(a)(a)(i) (i) "Governmental employer" means any department, division, agency, commission, board, council, committee, authority, municipality, county, political subdivision, or any other institution of the state.

(b)(b)[(i)] [(i)] "Prohibited submission" means [a submission, statement, or document that requires an individual to articulate the individual's position, view, contribution, effort, or experience regarding a policy, program, or initiative that promotes differential treatment based on an individual's personal identity characteristics,] the same- as35 that- termS.B. is defined in Section [53H-1-504] 53H-1-502.

295 Enrolled Copy same as that term is defined in Section [53H-1-504] 53H-1-502.

- 37 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (vi) tenure or continuing status;

(3)- A36 governmental- employerEnrolled mayCopy notS.B. grant any form of preferential consideration to an individual who, with or without solicitation from the governmental employer, provides a prohibited submission for any action described in Subsection (2).

295 (3) A governmental employer may not grant any form of preferential consideration to an individual who, with or without solicitation from the governmental employer, provides a prohibited submission for any action described in Subsection (2).

67-27-108.67-27-108 (Effective 07/01/26).

(b)(b)(i) (i) "Prohibited training" means a mandatory instructional program [and related materials that ] that:

and - 38 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 (B) promotes a prohibited discriminatory [practices ] practice as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-504.

67-27-109.67-27-109 (Effective 07/01/26).

(a)- "Executive37 agency- director"S.B. means the executive agency director of an executive department agency who, at the direction of the governor, carries out state business.

295 Enrolled Copy (a) "Executive agency director" means the executive agency director of an executive department agency who, at the direction of the governor, carries out state business.

(2)(2)(a) (a) This section does not apply to a federal grant or program that would otherwise require a governmental employer to engage in a prohibited discriminatory practice if the grant or program has been reviewed and approved by the governmental employer's executive director, legislative body, or governing body, as that term is defined in Section 10-1-104.

(i) establishing or maintaining an office, division, or employment position to implement, develop, plan, or promote practices relating to a personal identity [characteristics][ characteristics] characteristic if the office, - 39 - SB0295 compared with SB0295S03 division, or employment position is not engaging in a prohibited discriminatory [practices] practice;

or (ii) employing or assigning an employee or a third-party whose duties [for governmental employer ]include coordinating, creating, developing, designing, implementing, organizing, planning, or promoting policies, programming, training, practices, activities, and procedures relating to a personal identity [characteristics][ characteristics] characteristic if the employee or the third-party is not engaging in a prohibited discriminatory [practices] practice;

[(5)- {[(a)}38 Beginning- onEnrolled JulyCopy 1,S.B. 2024, each executive agency director shall conduct a thorough review of existing agency programs and offices to determine if the program or office is in compliance with Subsection (3).] [(b)] (5) {}[On or before August 1, 2025, each] Each executive agency director shall report on the compliance of agency programs and offices under [Subsection (5)(a) to the governor.] this section to [(c) The governor shall provide the reports under Subsection (5)(b) to:] [(i) the Government Operations Interim Committee at or before the November 2025, interim committee meeting;

295 [(5)(a) Beginning on July 1, 2024, each executive agency director shall conduct a thorough review of existing agency programs and offices to determine if the program or office is in compliance with Subsection (3).] [(b)] (5) [On or before August 1, 2025, each] Each executive agency director shall report on the compliance of agency programs and offices under [Subsection (5)(a) to the governor.] this section to [(c) The governor shall provide the reports under Subsection (5)(b) to:] [(i) the Government Operations Interim Committee at or before the November 2025, interim committee meeting;

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