School Class Size Requirements
Introduction
Jan 29
House Rules
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
What This Bill Does
This bill establishes a class size limitation within the public education system.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- defines terms;
- establishes a class size limitation;
- allows for a certain variance from the class size limitation; and
- provides certain rulemaking authority to the State Board of Education.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting July 1, 2026, Utah public schools are prohibited from placing more than 25 students in a single class, with exceptions for classes that have a paraprofessional or teaching aide present for the majority of the time, online asynchronous courses, and certain large-group secondary classes like choir, band, orchestra, and PE. If unexpected enrollment growth mid-year makes compliance immediately impractical, a school district board can approve a temporary variance — but must adopt a written plan to come back into compliance and notify affected parents within 10 school days. School districts are still free to set stricter limits if they choose.
Introduction
Jan 29
House Rules
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
IntroductionJan 29
House Rules
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
What This Bill Does
This bill establishes a class size limitation within the public education system.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- defines terms;
- establishes a class size limitation;
- allows for a certain variance from the class size limitation; and
- provides certain rulemaking authority to the State Board of Education.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting July 1, 2026, Utah public schools are prohibited from placing more than 25 students in a single class, with exceptions for classes that have a paraprofessional or teaching aide present for the majority of the time, online asynchronous courses, and certain large-group secondary classes like choir, band, orchestra, and PE. If unexpected enrollment growth mid-year makes compliance immediately impractical, a school district board can approve a temporary variance — but must adopt a written plan to come back into compliance and notify affected parents within 10 school days. School districts are still free to set stricter limits if they choose.
Documents
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Action History10
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Clerk of the House
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0418
Released
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0418
Version Sponsor
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
House Rules Committee
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:41 PM