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Utah's higher education law would be amended to require the Utah Board of Higher Education to group the state's colleges, universities, and technical colleges into geographic regions, with each region containing at least one degree-granting institution and one technical college, and to report that organization to the legislature's Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee by August 2026. Within those regions, the board would need to ensure that credits transfer predictably between institutions with minimal loss, that programs build on one another so students can stack credentials over time, and that admissions, student services, and administrative functions are coordinated. The board would also be directed to look beyond individual regions for opportunities to share academic programs, specialize degree offerings, and coordinate research across the state, and to consult with faculty, staff, and students as this integration process is developed and carried out.