This bill amends provisions related to the transfer of credits at an institution of higher education.
This bill:
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College credit transfer rules in Utah would be updated under this bill to place more focus on students coming from schools outside Utah's public higher education system. The Utah Board of Higher Education would be required to build clear transfer pathways specifically aimed at helping students who transfer in from outside institutions, work to prevent those transfer students from having to retake courses they've already completed elsewhere, and make sure colleges and universities tell students about their options for appealing decisions on which credits get accepted. The bill also makes minor technical and organizational updates to existing law describing the board's broader duties over the state's public colleges and universities.
Introduction
Jan 23
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 4
House Floor Vote
Feb 9
Senate Rules
Feb 10
Senate Committee
Feb 24
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 26
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 27
Governor Signed
Mar 19
IntroductionJan 23
House Rules
House CommitteeFeb 4
House Floor VoteFeb 9
Senate RulesFeb 10
Senate CommitteeFeb 24
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 26
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 27
Governor SignedMar 19
This bill amends provisions related to the transfer of credits at an institution of higher education.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
College credit transfer rules in Utah would be updated under this bill to place more focus on students coming from schools outside Utah's public higher education system. The Utah Board of Higher Education would be required to build clear transfer pathways specifically aimed at helping students who transfer in from outside institutions, work to prevent those transfer students from having to retake courses they've already completed elsewhere, and make sure colleges and universities tell students about their options for appealing decisions on which credits get accepted. The bill also makes minor technical and organizational updates to existing law describing the board's broader duties over the state's public colleges and universities.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
House/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Clerk of the House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Clerk of the House
Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM