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A recent substitute to this bill changed how the Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program would be funded and activated: rather than assuming state funding, the program would only be administered by the State Board of Education if the Department of Health and Human Services receives federal funding sufficient to cover it. If that funding materializes, the program would run for five years starting in the 2027-28 school year, providing money to elementary schools (kindergarten through 6th grade) in Utah's smaller, more rural counties to encourage physical activity and healthy eating habits among students. The State Board would set rules for physical education criteria, prioritize schools with the greatest need for health improvement or strong applications and community partnerships, and award funds equally among selected schools that meet those criteria, with schools able to earn a "gold medal recognition award" and required to report annually on their progress; the Board could use up to 6.25% of program money for administrative costs. The program would automatically end on July 1, 2031, and the Board would report on its progress and health outcomes to legislative committees upon request.