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Utah's State Board of Education must create and maintain a publicly accessible library of pre-approved school building designs by January 1, 2028, covering elementary, middle, high, and multi-level schools, with up to three standard options per school type varying by size and program needs. School districts and charter schools can choose a design from the library, adapt one to fit local conditions, or develop an original design — but any design created with public funds must be owned by the district and submitted to the library for other schools to use at no cost. The bill also requires competitive bidding that weighs cost when hiring architects and engineers, mandates long-term cost analysis covering energy, maintenance, and materials in all design contracts, and requires public reporting of detailed construction costs for any school project over $1 million.